Ngombe Wicker Shield, Congo, Late 19th Century
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Ngombe Wicker Shield, Congo, Late 19th Century
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- Dimensions:Height: 51.97 in (132 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
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- Seller Location:Antwerp, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU95041332472
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