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African Gabon/D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood Kota Mahongwe Figural Reliquary Staff
$1,900
£1,448.11
€1,655.28
CA$2,673.18
A$2,928.39
CHF 1,541.39
MX$34,951.05
NOK 19,648.80
SEK 17,961.97
DKK 12,364.63
About the Item
African Gabon / Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood figural reliquary staff in flattened geometric form features a curved head with inlaid textured copper, 2 convex circular eyes, protruding nose, a second smaller head on the reverse side and looped handle at the bottom.
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- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
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- Seller Location:Queens, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: NWL69231stDibs: LU977947279972
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