Description
A dignitary staff of the Zaramo in Tanzania, 20th century Straight staff carved from hardwood with a crowning mwana-hiti figure. Such dignitary staffs legitimize the power of village chiefs, elders, soothsayers and healers through their connection with the ancestors. Minimal shrinkage cracks, one small flaw on the upper crest and two on the shaft. Length top 96 cm. Condition: II -
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A dignitary staff of the Zaramo in Tanzania, 20th century Straight staff carved from hardwood with a crowning mwana-hiti figure. Such dignitary staffs legitimize the power of village chiefs, elders, soothsayers and healers through their connection with the ancestors. Minimal shrinkage cracks, one small flaw on the upper crest and two on the shaft. Length top 96 cm. Condition: II -
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