Yoruba Scepter, Nigeria, with Provenance
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Yoruba Scepter, Nigeria, with Provenance
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- Dimensions:Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1742213548112
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