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Rare Yoruba Obgoni Bronze staff finial collected 1965

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Rare Yoruba Obgoni Bronze staff finial collected 1965

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A fine and rare old Yoruba Ogboni bronze Staff finial, a 19th Century example that was field collected by Louise Clark, a Peace Corp worker in Nigeria in 1965. The staff finial measures 4 3/8 inches tall $.75 inches on custom Lucite base.

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Weathered/ Good

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Rare Yoruba Obgoni Bronze staff finial collected 1965

Name: Rare Yoruba Obgoni Bronze staff finial collected 1965
SKU: 98594830
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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