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Kerebe Peoples Tanzania Staff

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carved wooden staff with figural top and geometric decoration5, 2 1/2 inches high. Provenance: De-accession from The Boca Raton Museum of Art.

Condition

in good condition

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Kerebe Peoples Tanzania Staff

Name: Kerebe Peoples Tanzania Staff
SKU: 55433424
Price: 40 USD
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