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Ethno Design Mbole People, DRC, Chief Scepters Collection Made of Palmtree Leaf

$4,292.86per set
£3,211.03per set
€3,600per set
CA$5,930.94per set
A$6,467.06per set
CHF 3,432per set
MX$78,184.64per set
NOK 43,434.49per set
SEK 39,813.75per set
DKK 27,426.06per set

About the Item

The Sceptres are made of the Midrib of Palm tree leaves. They were uses by the members of the Lilwaa Secret Society of the Mbole Tribe that live in the South -Western part of Kongo. The finishing are very minimalistic and refined.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Organic Material
  • Place of Origin:
    Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • Period:
    1920-1929
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 16801stDibs: LU3301118354922

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