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a chokwe finger piano, A chokwe staff, two Mongo knives and a Kongo tooth pendant
The piano with flared rectangular sound board, twelve metal keys, dark glossy patina; the staff carved at the base with a standing female figure; each knife with shaped blade pierced twice at the base, one with embossed brass panel to the grip; the feline tooth with incised blackened circlets, pierced for suspension, fine golden patina - 9.5cm. to 113cm. long (5)
The piano with flared rectangular sound board, twelve metal keys, dark glossy patina; the staff carved at the base with a standing female figure; each knife with shaped blade pierced twice at the base, one with embossed brass panel to the grip; the feline tooth with incised blackened circlets, pierced for suspension, fine golden patina - 9.5cm. to 113cm. long (5)
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Please note that this lot also includes lots 396 and 401. The entry should therefore read:
A Chokwe finger piano, a Chokwe staff, two Monge knives, a Chokwe spear and a Kongo tooth pendant.
A Chokwe finger piano, a Chokwe staff, two Monge knives, a Chokwe spear and a Kongo tooth pendant.