245 - Nuna scepter, Mossi, Burkina Faso

Nuna scepter, Mossi, Burkina Faso Wood with brown patina Length: 59.5 cm Provenance: Galerie Maine Durieu Rare Nuna diviner's scepter, combining the features of several animals. The main motif refers to the description of a bird with a long, tapered beak forming a crook, while the bulbous eyes are linked to the description of a chameleon, here enhanced by a fine incised motif. Note the antique patina of this traditional object. Expert : Emmanuelle Menuet