FINE STAFF WITH DATE '1906' ENGRAVED ON ITS HANDLE. ZULU, SOUTHERN AFRICA

A Fine Prestige Staff with Spiral Snakes, Fish and Date '1906'. Zulu Culture, Southern Africa

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The staff has been beautifully decorated with multiple snakes spirally upwards to its handle, a raised fish also can be seen. Interesting, the date '1906' features prominently on its handle. The patina is deep and glossy.

Estimated Period: Before 1906

Ex Private Collection, UK

Height: 92 cm

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