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Tsonga artist, Prestige staff

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Item Details

Description

Tsonga artist
Prestige staff

South Africa, 20th century
carved wood
32 h × 2.75 w × 2 d in (81 × 7 × 5 cm)

Sold with custom enameled steel base.

This work will ship from Wright in Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Staff shows a stable crack separating one hand from body. Evidence of transparent glue or finish material to this area and to a gouge at top of head. Small hole to interior visible from reverse likely from a previous display. Current display stand shows no wear. Scattered light scratches and wear from use to staff. Overall good condition.

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Tsonga artist, Prestige staff

Name: Tsonga artist, Prestige staff
SKU: 121022320
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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