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Luba
Chief’s wand
Luba, 1933-1966
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Luba
Chief’s wand
Luba, 1933-1966
Physical Qualities
Wood, metal, 13 × 2 15/16 × 1 5/16 in. (33 × 7.5 × 3.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Norman Jackson, New York
Object Number
1986.252
Culture
Luba
2000–2000
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