Maori Chief's Carved and Tattooed Staff
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Maori chief's staff, profusely carved in swirling motif both sides and tattooed faces to terminus. Some damage and chipping on terminus, traces of old lacquer. A/F. Provenance: Purchased from Senta Taft, at Galleries Primitif, Paddington, Sydney, circa 1970. New Zealand, 140 cm
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