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Staff with Male Figure Finial (mvwala)
Staff with Male Figure Finial (mvwala)

Staff with Male Figure Finial (mvwala)

Dateearly–mid 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood
Dimensions40 1/2 x 2 x 2 in. (102.9 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Bob Bronson
Object numberG.76.20.4
On View
Not on view
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