Each hand features holes, however, I do not know the purpose of these - though these were possibly holes through which the depiction of a spear was placed through. The traces of darker colouring on the surface of the wood (as shown on the photos) might possibly be the fading of darker coloured areas - as you will see in the photos of the shield, there is a wonderful contrast of lighter and darker colours.
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Size: 46cm.
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The sculpture was made by the Bamum Tribe, it is a great addition to any collection of African ethnographic antiques and is from Camroon. The color of the sculpture is with age, and it is an original piece dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
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Has a knobkerrie club type handle at the top. Good quality East African Makonde Tanzania stick staff with carved head & snake. REST OF THE WORLD £45.
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Nice hardwood aboriginal club, 71 cm long. This is not a knife or a blade.
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This rare antique c1900 Borneo "Aso Dragon" carved wood bowl with a woven rattan rim is a unique piece of tribal folk art from Indonesia. The bowl interior has an interesting and beautiful hand etched native design!
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Bali comb is approx 22 cm long x 12 cm max width.
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