Canne de chef
carved with a snake coiled around the shaft and a dignitary at the…

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Canne de chef carved with a snake coiled around the shaft and a dignitary at the top Hardwood, old brown and russet patina Pendé, Democratic Republic of Congo 104 cm

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Canne de chef carved with a snake coiled around the shaft and a dignitary at the top Hardwood, old brown and russet patina Pendé, Democratic Republic of Congo 104 cm

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Estim. 800 - 1 200 EUR

Ivory walking stick Late 19th century, figural pommel of finely carved ivory, worked in the shape of a skull with a snake coiled on its crown, brass cuff, ebony shaft, bone ferrule, slight signs of age and use, current CITES certificate enclosed, h approx. 88 cm.

Starting price 100 EUR

Customary chief's cane featuring a coiled snake on the lower shaft, a female figure with one of her hands resting on her genitals as a sign of taboo, and a stylized bird-shaped protrusion at the top. Hardwood, old honey-brown patina Pendé, Democratic Republic of Congo 89 cm

Estim. 500 - 1 000 EUR

A WOOD NETSUKE OF COILED SNAKE A WOOD NETSUKE OF COILED SNAKE Unsigned Japan, 19 th century Carved as a compact snake coiling around itself with finely incised scales, its head resting on its body, waiting patiently for the perfect moment to strike. Natural himotoshi. LENGTH 3.8 cm Condition: With minor wear, the head, and a small part of the tail underneath have been restored.

Estim. 50 - 100 EUR

Greek currency. Pergamon. After 133 B.C. Cistophore. Silver. Sear 3948. Weight: 12.75g. Obverse: Mystical cistus with lid raised. Obverse: Two snakes wrapped around the cistophore. VERY GOOD / TTB.

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