"Vili-congo Scepter"
Exceptional and rare Vili ceremonial scepter from Congo "Queen Mother" in solid wood with a shiny patina of use of a remarkable shine similar to ivory height 62cm At its top the representation of the Queen Mother and her child finely carved Traditional headdress tribal scarifications on the chest and back She sits in a haughty position with her mouth open revealing her teeth A cavity in the wood which does not appear to be natural, perhaps to place a charhe magque free shipping worldwide