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A Songye Prestige Staff Ex Danenberg Collection.

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A Songye Prestige Staff Ex Danenberg Collection.

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Description

A tall carved wooden staff with reddish mineral pigment and a janus mask face as a central motif as well as a classic power figure on top of the staff with incised designs on top finial. Songye peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The staff measures 43.5 inches. ( A metal display stand can be included for an additional fee, please contact us after the sale) Provenance: Marion Israel, NY; Acquired from G. Danenberg, 1990’s

Condition

fair, well handled

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A Songye Prestige Staff Ex Danenberg Collection.

Name: A Songye Prestige Staff Ex Danenberg Collection.
SKU: 85523231
Price: 570 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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