Zemanek-Münster

Rare massue

Afrique du Sud, Zoulou
n'est plus disponible
Provenance
Old British Collection
Taille
L: 43 cm
L: 16.9 inch

Description

animal horn, brass, additional: headring, fine plant fibre netting, remains of old collection label

Rare animal horn clubs have always been considered particularly valuable and highly valued. As a status symbol, their property was reserved for great hunters. The rare material was difficult to work with, but was very durable and also had great magical effectiveness.


Littérature comparée

Klopper, Sandra et. al., The Art of Southern Africa, Milan 2007, No. 89

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