Null Set of three African throwing weapons.
Engraved irons, one of them with mo…

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Set of three African throwing weapons. Engraved irons, one of them with movement. Wooden handles. Lengths: 46 cm, 48 cm and 53 cm A.B.E. (oxidation).

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Set of three African throwing weapons. Engraved irons, one of them with movement. Wooden handles. Lengths: 46 cm, 48 cm and 53 cm A.B.E. (oxidation).

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