Trobriand Islands Priest's Staff

19th century Trobriand Islands priest's staff. Staff head…
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19th century Trobriand Islands priest's staff. Staff head carved with 2 squatting back to back human figures. Provenance: ex collection of Capt W Campbell Thomson, Pickles Auctions Sept 5th 1986, lot 143. Catalogue included, length 137 cm

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