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Rare Old Mbala Staff with Serpent Ex Dave DeRoche

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Rare Old Mbala Staff with Serpent Ex Dave DeRoche

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A very old Mbala prestige staff, C. 1900 -1920's , Congo, Africa. The staff features an ancestor head on top with a twisted serpent up the length of the cane. Ex Dave Deroche, Purchased in Europe, C. 1988. The staff measures 31 inches long.

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fair, well handled and worn

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Rare Old Mbala Staff with Serpent Ex Dave DeRoche

Name: Rare Old Mbala Staff with Serpent Ex Dave DeRoche
SKU: 79363501
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

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