Mangbetu Hair Pins, D.R. Congo
$70.09
$122.66
Mangbetu Bronze Hair Pins Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa Bronze Largest 9 ½” Early 20th century A finely crafted cast bronze set of hairpins, of the style similar to those carved in ivory, used as hair pins by the Mangbetu. Flat round discs with projecting pin, skillfully mounted by Al Farrow to best show them off in a custom iron base. From the collection and based by Al Farrow, San Rafael, CA. Private CA collection, acquired from him 2013. $2950
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