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Sat, Jan 27, 2018 11:00AM EST - Sun, Jan 28, 2018 11:00AM EST
Lot 474

De Houten Lippen Van Kija-Be.

Estimate: $300 - $500

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De Houten Lippen Van Kija-Be. Netherlands, ca. 1925. Two sheet poster (46 x 44”) with separate date tail (46 x 24”). Combined sheets measure Poster depicts “The Wooden Lips of Kija-Be, with diameters of up to 16 cm.” These African natives were exhibited as curiosities in both Europe and America. With folds and edge damage generally not affecting printed image. Folded. Together with Dutch 1920’s litho one half sheet poster depicting “Abyssinians”, neatly split into two pieces along horizontal fold line. Unbacked, sold as is.

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