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A Fine Senufo Staff Ex Drs. Israel & Michaela Samuelly

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A Fine Senufo Staff Ex Drs. Israel & Michaela Samuelly

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Description

This is a very finely carved wooden staff or "Tefalipitya" ceremonial staff from the Senufo peoples of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. A carved wooden scepter with a highly stylized anthropomorphic finial on top, featuring a seated female. Such staffs were placed at the doorways of "Champion" cultivators, Farmers who excelled at their work and therefore were desirable members of the community. The staff measures 52 inches tall on its custom base. Provenance: The Dr's Israel & Michaela Samuelly, 1999 , NYC.

Condition

Good, well handled and worn

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A Fine Senufo Staff Ex Drs. Israel & Michaela Samuelly

Name: A Fine Senufo Staff Ex Drs. Israel & Michaela Samuelly
SKU: 121316244
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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