Tshowke Snuffbox Scepter, From Angola, Drc

Superb and rare Royal TCHOWKE Snuffbox Scepter from Angola and/or the Republic of Congo Hardwood Patinated brown-turning to dark red with shiny parts due to use Height 69cm Edge of the left headdress glued and missing the stem in iron used to plant the scepter in the ground Work from the School of Moxico, a locality in the eastern province of Angola Insignia of power this scepter which was to accompany the chief of the village was worn in front of him on the ground in order to mark the respect he was to receive the top part showing a seated Chief with a beautiful ceremonial hairstyle playing the cisanji (ritual musical instrument) detaches from the scepter to reveal an orifice where the tobacco was placed The Museum of Tervuren has a piece similar to this one (it may be a work of the same Master sculptor or of the same School of Moxico specialized in this type of object) This rare and spectacular piece, magnificent of quality is sold with a base careful shipment é and fast free shipping worldwide