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Lot of Three Osanyin Herbalist staff from the Yoruba

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Lot of Three Osanyin Herbalist staff from the Yoruba

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This lots is for Three antique forged iron ceremonial staffs known as Osanyin which are used in ritual magic ceremonies of the Herbalist cult, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Staffs feature avian images and measure 18, 15 and 12 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Daniel Jones Collection, Fla, USA.

Condition

Good, weathered

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Lot of Three Osanyin Herbalist staff from the Yoruba

Name: Lot of Three Osanyin Herbalist staff from the Yoruba
SKU: 174291286
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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