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Zemanek-Münster
Rare metal "ikhoko", D. R. Congo, Pende, Size: H: 4,8 cm (H: 1.9 inch), ID: 3052435
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Rare metal "ikhoko" ·  D. R. Congo, Pende · ID: 3052435

Price
EUR 500
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
Provenance
Lore Kegel, Hamburg, Germany (1954)
Johannes & Ursula Kaddatz, Hamburg, Germany
Size
H: 4,8 cm
H: 1.9 inch

Description

Used during healing rites, worn around the neck in order to protect the patient. Presented as trophy after the initiation of young boys as well.
“ikhoko” pendants of metal are extremly rare!

Africa

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