Large African Bongo Funerary Post
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Large African Bongo Funerary Post
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Rustic (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th-Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some damage to one foot but this is the norm with pieces of this age. Otherwise the piece is in good original condition and is truly spectacular.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU225436286203
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