Circa mid 20th century. 35 x 28 cm approx.
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This type of man's headrest is used by the Somali nomads. The more elaborate the headrest is, the higher the status is of its owner. Headrests also play an important role in the nuptial ceremonies of Somali nomads.
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• South African Zulu iwisa / knobkerrie, single-piece hardwood ball-head club • c. 1930s with rich patina; traditional tapered shaft and rounded head • Size: 24″ L; head 2½″ dia; grip ~1″ dia; weight 1 lb 3 oz • Warm hand-worn surface with old finish; leather thong (new) at butt • A classic 30s VTG Zulu form suitable for tribal art display or reference
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This is a beautiful and rare pearl shell fish hook from Polynesia (Tahiti / Society Islands). Very attractive and iridescent dark purple/pink color on one side, and white pearl on the other side.
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Doubt you will find another one in a hurry! Never seen another one like it. REST OF THE WORLD £30.
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Likely origin: Nigeria mid 1900. Lavorazione artigianale. Such pieces were commonly used as ancestral reliquaries, ritual symbols, or signs of spiritual authority in traditional West African societies.
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"Of all the artistic forms produced and used by the Ewe peoples of southeastern Ghana, none remains as obscure [.] as their corpus for personal religious statuettes dedicated to helper spirits. Ethnicity: Ewe / Adan.
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