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A Gorgeous Old Lwena African Staff Ex Zabel Collection

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A Gorgeous Old Lwena African Staff Ex Zabel Collection

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This is a very fine and quite lovely old carved wooden staff from the Lwena peoples of Angola, Africa. featuring two finely carved spirit faces as well as raised and incised design work, the staff has an undeniable well handled surface patina. Provenance: Ex Collection Karl and Wilma Zabel, NY. The staff is 38 inches tall.

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A Gorgeous Old Lwena African Staff Ex Zabel Collection

Name: A Gorgeous Old Lwena African Staff Ex Zabel Collection
SKU: 74336916
Price: 600 USD
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