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African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

$5,870.90
£4,369.70
€4,900
CA$8,041.67
A$8,944.09
CHF 4,670.33
MX$108,840.09
NOK 59,647.21
SEK 55,938.56
DKK 37,301.99
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About the Item

African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1905
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: African Shield PC-Oromo1stDibs: LU142824278393

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