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AN OVIMBUNDU STAFF AND THUMB PIANO
The former with head finial with eyes carved in relief and with typical looped coiffure at the back, dark glossy patina; the latter with seven metal keys and panel of incised ornament below, dark glossy patina
51cm. and 15cm. long (2)
The former with head finial with eyes carved in relief and with typical looped coiffure at the back, dark glossy patina; the latter with seven metal keys and panel of incised ornament below, dark glossy patina
51cm. and 15cm. long (2)
Provenance
Rev H.Cunningham, served in Angola and Zambia from 1899
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Please note that the provenance of the staff of this lot is:
Rev H.Cunningham, served in Angola and Zambia from 1899
Rev H.Cunningham, served in Angola and Zambia from 1899