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Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s

About the Item

South Africa, circa 1930 One Xhosa beaded medicine gourd. H 12 x Ø 10 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Copenhagen K, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1011234822022
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