IVORY COAST - SENOUFO people Brass ring with lost wax, representing a buffalo, known as the ring of silence, Tightened in the mouth during great ceremonies by people of high rank not to speak. H. 10,5 cm Consultant : Jean-Pierre LACOSTE 06 61 43 63 46 - [email protected] The withdrawal of the lots will be done by appointment only on Friday October 14, 2022 in Paris XVth (Métro Convention) [The exact address will be communicated to you after full payment of the slip, when making the appointment]

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