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UnknownMaori Tribe, Chiefs Staff (Elaborate Carving)1900-1925
1900-1925
$8,500
£6,453.04
€7,439.30
CA$12,024.42
A$12,945.39
CHF 6,932.51
MX$155,987.28
NOK 87,469.01
SEK 80,048.27
DKK 55,589.44
About the Item
Chiefs Staff (Elaborate Carving) c 1900-1925
Wooden staffs were used by Maori chiefs and other notables as a physical sign of their status. They were held by chiefs whilst addressing important meetings.
- Creation Year:1900-1925
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Milwaukee, WI
- Reference Number:Seller: 136d1stDibs: LU605310985922
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