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A Luba Prestige Staff, African Art

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A carved wooden staff with a female ancestor as a top finial and well handled surface. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Central Africa. The staff has been custom mounted to a display stand and measures 29 inches tall.

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fair, well handled, some weathering

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A Luba Prestige Staff, African Art

Name: A Luba Prestige Staff, African Art
SKU: 85523243
Price: 155 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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