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(2) African tribal wrought metal herbalist staffs

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(2) African tribal wrought metal herbalist staffs

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(2) African tribal wrought metal herbalist staffs, 20th c., Opa Osanyin, possibly Yoruba, Nigeria, largest: 25"h x 9"w

Provenance: The estate of a New Jersey private collector

Condition

all lots in this auction may exhibit one or more of the following condition issues: paint loss, wood loss, insect damage, abrasions, breakage, repairs, shrinkage splits, dryness, oxidation, losses to embellishments and signs of age

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(2) African tribal wrought metal herbalist staffs

Name: (2) African tribal wrought metal herbalist staffs
SKU: 30422569
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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