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VERY RARE DJIMINI CORONATION OF A CHIEF BRONZE STAFF

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VERY RARE DJIMINI CORONATION OF A CHIEF BRONZE STAFF

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Exceedingly fine and rare bronze staff of authority reported to have been used at the coronation of a chief. Finely cast bronze featuring the head of a Bush cow and two avian images. Djimini peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The staff measures 24 inches tall ( 25.5 inches on custom display stand.

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VERY RARE DJIMINI CORONATION OF A CHIEF BRONZE STAFF

Name: VERY RARE DJIMINI CORONATION OF A CHIEF BRONZE STAFF
SKU: 68570158
Price: 5000 USD
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