19th Century Bonze Currency from Ivory Coast
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19th Century Bonze Currency from Ivory Coast
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Metal,Metalwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 17th Century-19th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU131722465772
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