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Ceremonial sword, made from Iron, copper and Wood. Kuba-Bushoong Tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. 19th century Image details File size:
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7662 x 2737 px | 64.9 x 23.2 cm | 25.5 x 9.1 inches | 300dpi
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9 December 2017
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