Figurally carved ceremonial staff ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Baule · ID: 3036017

Description

wood, dark brown patina, kaolin (darkened), in shape of a standing figure with both arms to the back, the head crowned by a habile handle, abundantly decorated with brass tags, the lower end tapering to a point (for mounting a metal sheath or for attachment of the actual staff), slightly dam., cracks, abrasion, base