Lot Essay
The depiction of the teeth may refer to the use of the staff itself, i.e. the voice representing the power of the chief.
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A LINGUIST STAFF, Asante
Finial representing hunter poised to shoot two birds, staff ornamented with geometric patterns, and carvings of toohed jaws biting the staff at regular intervals.
61¾in. high (156.8cm.)
Finial representing hunter poised to shoot two birds, staff ornamented with geometric patterns, and carvings of toohed jaws biting the staff at regular intervals.
61¾in. high (156.8cm.)