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Wooden Scepter or Wand West African

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

West African scepter or wand. Tapering in the middle, cylindrical handgrip with geometric patterns, delicate line work above and below cylindrical handgrip. Geometric patterning repeats on the top of the pole. Top carved in semi circle/ovoid with symmetrical cut outs along the edge.

Wear from age. Wood stained darker. Cracking from wear along the shaft. Broken on the bottom, possibility of the staff being taller.

33 1/4"L

Provenance: From the Labelle Prussin Estate, Author of African Nomadic Architecture.