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Lega People, Drc, Set of 3 Ceremonial Hammers Made of Bone

$2,187.78per set
£1,629.39per set
€1,840per set
CA$3,068.48per set
A$3,365.31per set
CHF 1,735.63per set
MX$40,201.42per set
NOK 22,013.05per set
SEK 20,650.74per set
DKK 14,021.08per set

About the Item

Set of three rare ceremonial hammers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4081stDibs: LU3301123436022

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