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Very old Yoruba, Nigeria: ‘house of the head’. Decorated with cowry shells

$ 31.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: In poor condition with missing parts, sewing has allowed segment to separate.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Nigeria
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Very old Yoruba, Nigeria:  ‘house of the head’. Decorated with cowry shells.  In very poor condition and with missing parts.  Believd to date prior to 1900.  Weighs 7 pounds and has0 to 10 inch diameter main portion is 15.5 inches high and top rod is aditiona 6 inches.   Purchased in an auction lot in the in about 1985.  Previous history is not known