Figurally carved dignitary staff
South Africa, Tsonga/ Nguni
sold
EUR 1,000
Provenance
Peter Willborg, Stockholm, SwedenSize
L: 96 cm
L: 37.8 inch
Description
wood, beautiful shiny honey brown patina,
For a figural staff by the same artist, see AHDRC 0116255. Both staffs show the greatest similarities in physiognomy and modelling of the body. Note above all the striking design of hands and feet, as well as the shape of ears and navel.
Publications
AHDRC: 0170797