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Ashanti Linguists Staff Top with Leopard Motif

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Ashanti Linguists Staff Top with Leopard Motif

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A carved wooden scene featuring two men and a Leopard that once adorned a orator or Linguist's staff top. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The staff top measures 8.5 x 7.5 inches and has gold leaf / gold paint with black accents. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, Maryland.

Condition

fair, well handled

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Ashanti Linguists Staff Top with Leopard Motif

Name: Ashanti Linguists Staff Top with Leopard Motif
SKU: 148560570
Price: 190 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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