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A Fine Pende Staff Ex Sotheby's

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Item Details

Description

A very finely carved wooden staff featuring a well carved anthropomorphic figure on top with a deep well handled surface patina. The Staff measures 37.5 inches tall. 39 inches tall on professional custom display stand which is included. . Provenance: Irwin and Marcia Hersey, New York. Ex Sothebys Auction, May 8th 1989, lot 264. Ex Dr Gilbert Jackson collection, MD.

Condition

Good / fair, well handled, loss to end of one arm.

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A Fine Pende Staff Ex Sotheby's

Name: A Fine Pende Staff Ex Sotheby's
SKU: 160461958
Price: 240 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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Starting Price $50

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