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Large Baga Avian Staff with Serpent, African Tribal Art

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Large Baga Avian Staff with Serpent, African Tribal Art

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Description

This is a large carved wooden parade staff featuring a proud bird effigy with a black snake on its back, all carved from a single piece of wood. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The staff has been custom mounted and measures 31 inches tall on its base.

Condition

fair, well weathered

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Large Baga Avian Staff with Serpent, African Tribal Art

Name: Large Baga Avian Staff with Serpent, African Tribal Art
SKU: 71102753
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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