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Lot Essay
Cf. Bastin, M.-L.: La Sculpture Tshokwe, Meudon, 1982, p.190, for a related sceptre attributed to the Muzamba area
Details
A CHOKWE SCEPTRE
The finial carved as a Janus head with deeply recessed eyes and mouths, the latter with carved teeth, deeply recessed prominent ears, the elaborate headdress with two horns above, the waisted panel below with carved ornament in shallow relief, dark patina
54cm. high
The finial carved as a Janus head with deeply recessed eyes and mouths, the latter with carved teeth, deeply recessed prominent ears, the elaborate headdress with two horns above, the waisted panel below with carved ornament in shallow relief, dark patina
54cm. high
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