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Figurally carved dignitary staff - D. R. Congo, Tabwa

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Figurally carved dignitary staff - D. R. Congo, Tabwa

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Description

wood, reddish brown patina, small traces of black paint, round staff with metal spout, crowned by a seated female figure with free carved crossed legs, delicate carved facial features, slightly dam., paint rubbed off, traces of insect caused damage (at the bottom of the shaft), metal base;
presumably belonging to the prestige objects of a chief.
H: 53 cm
Provenance:
Ralf Schulte-Bahrenberg, Duisburg, Germany
Continent: Africa

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Figurally carved dignitary staff - D. R. Congo, Tabwa

Name: Figurally carved dignitary staff - D. R. Congo, Tabwa
SKU: 28925172
Price: 290 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €200 - €1,000

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