Pair of Kafir ritual vessels, Kos, northern Pakistan or north-eastern Afghanista…

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Pair of Kafir ritual vessels, Kos, northern Pakistan or north-eastern Afghanistan (Nuristan), 1st half of the 20th century, probably walnut wood, patinated, one with sun wheel symbol. In good condition for age, cracks.

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Pair of Kafir ritual vessels, Kos, northern Pakistan or nort

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