Julien Gauthier

Spirit of Africa Auction

Chokwe - Angola
Parade staff depicting a deceased ancestor.
Held in the hand during folk festival parades.
You can find some features such as bent knees and disproportionately spread fingers.
The wood is very hard with a beautiful glossy brown patina from years of use.
35 cm excluding base - good overall condition - mid 20th century – Africantic family collection
Rare piece of superior quality for a collector or dealer with a low reserve price.

Chokwe  - Angola
Bâton de parade  figurant un ancêtre décédé.
Tenu à la main lors des défilés des fêtes populaires.
On retrouve quelques canons comme les genoux fléchis et les doigts écartés démesurés.
Le bois est très dur avec une belle patine d'usage brune brillante.
35cm hors socle -  Bon état général - milieu XXè – collection familiale Africantic
Pièce rare de qualité supérieure pour collectionneur ou marchand avec un petit prix de réserve




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Figure - Parade baton 35cm - Chokwe - Angola

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