Persia - Iran Qajar - Ceremonial Stick Puzzle With Chiseled Horned Devil's Head - 19th Century

PERSIA-IRAN Qâjar, head puzzle, ceremonial stick with the head of a horned devil decorated with carving, 19th century. Similar example exhibited at the museum in ARAK, capital of the province of MARKAZI in IRAN. Exhibition from the SAFAVIDE period to the present day. French-Iranpress.com. Tubular handle richly engraved with spiral plant motifs, 55 cm long. Mass in the shape of a devil's head carrying a pair of horns entirely chiselled on its entirety with floral motifs and a bird in the middle of the foliage at the back of the head. Facial features in full relief. Disc-shaped collar under the head. Gray patina throughout. Total height: 69 cm Diameter of the head: 7 cm Height from the tip of the horns to the collar: 15 cm Height of the handle: 55 cm Weight: approximately 500 grams. Good state of conservation and use, in its juice, see details in the photos. Shipping costs offered for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery.