Female scepter
Bidjogo · Guinea-Bissau
Reference: BST-36
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- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Curious scepter representing a priestess with her ceremonial apron and a spoon for the administration or elaboration of some magical or healing product. On his head…
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Full original description
Curious scepter representing a priestess with her ceremonial apron and a spoon for the administration or elaboration of some magical or healing product. On his head stands an animal of difficult definition. Costrosa sacrificial patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Guinea-Bissau. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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