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Place of Origin: Central African
Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium :
Ancient and Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Gbaya people of South / Bumali / Njem
Tribe : Gbaya / Njem / Bumali
Region: Central African Republic...
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Late 19th Century Antique Central African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Handmade Bow & Arrow Sheath Made In Natural Materials & Wood From Africa
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Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Located in Miami, FL
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Mid 20th century organic modern form.
A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fi...
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20th Century Organic Modern Central African Folk Art
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Wood
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