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Figurally carved staff - Tanzania

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Item Details

Description

wood, shiny reddish brown patina, figure in colon style, carved with european clothing, coiffure with side parting, round ears, striking fine carved hands, slightly dam., minor missing parts, cracks, abrasion of paint
H: 92,5 cm
Provenance:
Dietmar Scheit, Berlin, Germany
Continent: Africa

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Figurally carved staff - Tanzania

Name: Figurally carved staff - Tanzania
SKU: 28925252
Price: 300 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €300 - €600

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Starting Price €300

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