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Extremely Rare Old Urhubo Prestige Staff for the Chief

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Extremely Rare Old Urhubo Prestige Staff for the Chief

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Description

A very rare and well handled / field used prestige staff with a mask like face , accented with indigo blue pigments. Urhubo or Isoko peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The staff measures 17 inches tall. Provenance: A Private Pennsylvania collection.

Condition

Very well handled and worn smooth, eroded staff end

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Extremely Rare Old Urhubo Prestige Staff for the Chief

Name: Extremely Rare Old Urhubo Prestige Staff for the Chief
SKU: 88039251
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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