Phurba-like possibly Africa Thing-a-jawhatsit

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Phurba-like possibly Africa Thing-a-jawhatsit

22nd June 2022, 07:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

It looks like its meant to be a Chokwe (Angola/Congo area) staff of office. However, given the low quality carving I would guess it was likely made for selling to Europeans (tourists).

Yes, my guess would also be that this was made for the market more that for cultural use. Any photos of wood working from the Congo showing similar motifs?

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