Lot n° 166
Estimation :
100 - 200
EUR
Tabwa stick with anthropomorphic head - Tanganyika region - - Lot 166
Tabwa stick with anthropomorphic head - Tanganyika region - DR Congo - first half 20th century
Stick carved from a single piece of wood, ending in a small anthropomorphic head. The face is stylized, with a high forehead, a long, straight nose forming a continuous line with the forehead, incised almond-shaped eyes and a small, open mouth. The hairstyle is marked by a dark, polished surface at the back of the head. The shaft is long, cylindrical and smooth, ending in a slightly tapered tip. This type of stick is associated with insignia of prestige or authority in the societies of the Tanganyika basin.
Details: Length: 95 cm - Weight: 130 g.
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