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Set of Four Forged African Barbed Harpoon Spears from Kongo
Price:$4,800
$7,404.12List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 63.78 in (162 cm)Diameter: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 433-434-435-4361stDibs: LU3301129694882
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