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

Staff with Male Figure Finial (mvwala)

Artist
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
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