Lot 0605C

Tongan ceremonial carved wood staff, finely incised,

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Tongan ceremonial carved wood staff, finely incised,

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Tongan ceremonial carved wood staff, finely incised, probably 19th Century, 2'8''l

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Tongan ceremonial carved wood staff, finely incised,

Name: Tongan ceremonial carved wood staff, finely incised,
SKU: 80414723
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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