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Antique Makonde Zoomorphic African Four Head Carved Wood Tribal Staff

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Antique Makonde Zoomorphic African Four Head Carved Wood Tribal Staff

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Description

Ca. 1st half 20thC. Carved Makonde attrib. wood staff. Featuring four heads, double-headed serpent, and a frog. Very good with no breaks or repairs. Fantastic original patina. We believe this staff to have been purchased from Ethnographica Afrika Amerika Oceaninien of Munich 1987 (copy of receipt can be included if requested). Ex-Nooter coll.

Condition

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Dimensions

33 x 1.5 in

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Antique Makonde Zoomorphic African Four Head Carved Wood Tribal Staff

Name: Antique Makonde Zoomorphic African Four Head Carved Wood Tribal Staff
SKU: 151897945
Price: 210 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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