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Kwere Staff, Tanzania, 20th c.

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20th C. African Maasai Wood & Beaded Rungu Club: Eastern Africa, Kenya and northern Tanzania, Maasai, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A beautiful weapon known as a rungu made of wood with an ornate beaded covering. This staff is comprised of a cyl

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Sukuma Mask, Tanzania, 20th c.: A Sukuma mask. Tanzania, East Africa. 20th century. Wood, metal, and pigment. 12" x 8 1/4" x 6". Condition: includes stand. Chipping and wear throughout. Provenance: James Stephenson, New York. Privat

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Luba prestige staff, 20th c.: A wood prestige staff. DRC, Luba, 20th century. 61 1/2"h w/o stand. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

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Makonde Body Mask, Tanzania, 20th c.: A Makonde body mask. Tanzania/Mozambique, East Africa. Wood. 20 1/8" x 11 1/2" x 9". Condition: includes stand. Repair present to center. Some cracks and abrasions present. Provenance: Private New Yor

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African Makonde Fertility Body Mask, Tanzania: Makonde carved wood fertility body mask, Tanzania, 20th c. Size: 22.75'' x 11.5'' x 6.5'' (58 x 29 x 17 cm).

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Item Details

Description

A Kwere staff. Tanzania, East Africa. 20th century. Wood. 44 1/4" x 2" x 1 3/4". Condition: includes a hanging contraption. Repaired cracks present throughout.
Provenance: James Stephenson, New York. Private New York Collection.

Condition

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Kwere Staff, Tanzania, 20th c.

Name: Kwere Staff, Tanzania, 20th c.
Brand: James Stephenson
SKU: 90843279
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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