Upper part of a dignitary staff ·  Sierra Leone, Mendé · ID: 3041957

Description

wood, dark brown patina, surmounted by a seated female figure, striking long neck carved with rings, eyes inset with metal tags, drilled ears, back scarifications, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
these staffs are associated with the chief’s prestige and were carried on certain occasions to show his position in the community.

Littérature comparée

Hommel, William, Art of the Mende, University of Maryland 1974, ill. 79

Publications

AHDRC: 0139706