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A Very Fine Kwere Prestige Staff, African Art

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A Very Fine Kwere Prestige Staff, African Art

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A very well carved old wooden Kwere Chief iniator’s staff for the Girl’s initiation with an elegant female ancestor effigy as the top finial. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Staff measures 44.5 inches tall. A metal display stand can be included for an additional fee, please contact us after the sale for details. Provenance: Field Collected by Dean Ripa. C. 1988

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Fair, well handled

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A Very Fine Kwere Prestige Staff, African Art

Name: A Very Fine Kwere Prestige Staff, African Art
SKU: 85523239
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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