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African Headrest
$344List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 09 SA 5690A / 56971stDibs: 1303228250829
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