Null DRC - Songye parade and prestige axe, red copper.
Weight: 1.00 kg
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DRC - Songye parade and prestige axe, red copper. Weight: 1.00 kg Delivery unavailable Region: Africa DRC Dimensions: H 440MM X W 210MM Condition: At first glance: normal wear/used patina

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DRC - Songye parade and prestige axe, red copper. Weight: 1.00 kg Delivery unavailable Region: Africa DRC Dimensions: H 440MM X W 210MM Condition: At first glance: normal wear/used patina

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