3.097 African Art: Tanzania - Lunguru tribe - walking stick / sceptor - 34cm

Country: Tanzania, East Africa

Tribe: Lunguru

Usage: Traditional walking sticks are reserved to men of rank. This is an exception as it was used by a woman of rank and are used as scepters that provide fertility protection to the bearer and its tribe.

Size: 34cm

Comment:  The forehead, belly and backside show good patina from handling.