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Item Details

Description

Fine Chokwe Prestige Staff, Angola
Wood, metal wire, brass tacks
Height 26 3/4in (68cm)

Provenance
Bernard De Grunne, Brussels
Private Princely Collection

The female figure on top with feet firmly planted on a circular base, her knees and arms bent as if in dance with classic large, rounded slit eyes; wearing an elaborate coiffure highlighted with brass tacks; wound wire bands around the neck, wrists, ankles and down the round shaft; fine dark brown patina.

Condition

Metal bands loose; old loss to back of bottom rim below figure; minor nicks and scratches and wear consistent with age. Custom base.

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Fine Chokwe Prestige Staff, Angola

Name: Fine Chokwe Prestige Staff, Angola
SKU: 175986698
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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Starting Price $2,500

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