Old Rare African Wooden Yombe Mwaala Chief Staff - Congo.
Hand carved from a single piece of wood.
Height: 98 cm.
This sculpture is from the first half of the 20th century and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

A very rare wooden Yombe Mwaala staff with three spherical elements. Between the spherical elements, curves with vertical stripes are carved. At the top is a finely carved seated male figure, speaking law. Below, a shackled female figure.

Ex Private Belgium Collection, collected in 1941.