Lot No. 31


A large royal Zulu scepter, South Africa, 19th century.


A large royal Zulu scepter, South Africa, 19th century. - Tribal Art

Wood, 202 cm. These large 'clubs' are used as ceremonial staff to indicate the importance of the king that presents it. The length of the snake represents the longevity and power of the ruler who yields it, and this particular staff has a 5-meter wooden snake circling the scepter.

Provenance
Belgian private collection.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

21.06.2018 - 17:00

Estimate:
EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-

A large royal Zulu scepter, South Africa, 19th century.


Wood, 202 cm. These large 'clubs' are used as ceremonial staff to indicate the importance of the king that presents it. The length of the snake represents the longevity and power of the ruler who yields it, and this particular staff has a 5-meter wooden snake circling the scepter.

Provenance
Belgian private collection.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 21.06.2018 - 17:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 16.06. - 21.06.2018