African Bamana Figural Spear
#152027

Bamana ceremonial staff, Mali. A long hand-forged iron staff bearing the person of Gwandusu Jo, legendary woan ancestor of spiritual and physical power. Her power and prestige was so great that she wore the hairdo traditionally reserved for male hunters. Free moving earrings, cotton thread wrapped around neck and above head.

Weight: 3.65 kg / 8 lbs
Length: 152.5 cm / 60 in


$1700

Sale Price: $1,020