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Tutsi Beaded Prestige Staffs

$3,500per set
£2,645.57per set
€3,040.23per set
CA$4,873.73per set
A$5,421.82per set
CHF 2,842.19per set
MX$66,253.36per set
NOK 36,191.71per set
SEK 34,069.49per set
DKK 22,694.13per set
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About the Item

A group of six beaded wood Tutsi and Hutu ceremonial objects, the green striped one second from right is a knife, the others were used as staffs by elite members of the Tutsi and Hutu tribes. All were brought back to Belgium by colonists returning from Rwanda and Burundi around 1960. Available as a group or individually tallest is 24" high x 1' diameter (61 cm) on a custom metal stand shortest one is 18.5 inches high (47 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM5071stDibs: LU1778239699022

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