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(5) East African knobkerrie war clubs

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Description

(5) East African knobkerrie war clubs, Tanzania, carved wood bulb-shaped bludgeon on long shaft, two with carved faces, each approx. 29"l

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Condition

Good, aged patina, scattered scratches, impressions, rubbing, typical of age and use, one with small hairline **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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(5) East African knobkerrie war clubs

Name: (5) East African knobkerrie war clubs
SKU: 112683374
Price: 425 USD
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