3.086 African Art: Angola - Tschokwe tribe - Protection Scepter - 52cm

Country: Angola, Southwestern Africa

Tribe: Tschokwe

Usage: This figure represents the first wife of the Chief and has been used during rituals to protect their Ancestors. It was held over the arm as a scepter.

Size : 52cm

Comment:  The scepter has a good patina from handling.