Antique African Stick Carved and Mounted on a Base

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Coming from the African artisanal tradition, this ancient carved stick testifies to the close link between art, symbolism and transmission. … Read more Coming from the African artisanal tradition, this ancient carved stick testifies to the close link between art, symbolism and transmission. Patinated by time, it seduces as much by the simplicity of its form as by the richness of its traces of use and its geometric engravings. Main characteristics: Materials and finishes: Hand-carved natural wood stick, presenting a beautiful patina of use and incised patterns on its surface, probably for symbolic or ritual purposes. Mounted on a blackened wooden base decorated with brass screws, the whole can be placed on a piece of furniture or installed on the wall thanks to its discreet fixing system. Dimensions: Total height: 140 cm - Width: 10 cm - Depth: 10 cm Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa Period: 20th century Materials: Carved wood, blackened wood and brass base Details and use: Originally used as a staff of power, authority or ceremonial, this object belongs to a long African tradition where each sculpture conveys a spiritual or social meaning. Presented today on its contemporary base, it becomes a piece of ethnic art with a strong visual presence, ideal for highlighting a minimalist or collector's decoration. Hung on the wall as a work of art or placed on a piece of furniture, it attracts the eye with its balance between rusticity and tribal elegance. A piece on the border between art and ethnography This African stick mounted on a base is distinguished by its sculptural presence and its intact authenticity. An object of character, both a witness to a culture and a decorative element of great expressive force. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less