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20th C. Large West African Wood Staff w/ Two Faces

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20th C. Large West African Wood Staff w/ Two Faces

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Description

**Originally Listed At $400**

West Africa, Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, probably Dan peoples, ca. mid-20th century. A tall - taller than me! - wooden staff capped with two faces, one oriented upward, the other immediately below it and oriented downward; aside from these and two raised, nub-like forms at its base, the staff is smooth and unornamented. The Janus-headed motif is a popular one in West African art. Size: 4" W x 71.75" H (10.2 cm x 182.2 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Condition

Rich patina on surface, with light scratches, chips, and nicks commensurate with age. Overall in very nice condition.

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20th C. Large West African Wood Staff w/ Two Faces

Name: 20th C. Large West African Wood Staff w/ Two Faces
SKU: 102069257
Price: 175 USD
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Estimate $500 - $750

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