A Fine South African, Kwa Zulu Natal Wooden Ceremonial Staff
A Fine South African, Kwa Zulu Natal Wooden Ceremonial Staff
Carved with a spiral openwork shaft
Fine smooth patina
19th Century
Size : 93.5 cm long – 36¾ ins long
Carved with a spiral openwork shaft
Fine smooth patina
19th Century
Size : 93.5 cm long – 36¾ ins long
Finely carved wooden Zulu staffs were important signs of status used to confirm a man’s importance and rank, and sometimes to confirm the identity of a Royal messenger.
A Fine South African, Kwa Zulu Natal Wooden Ceremonial Staff
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