ETHNOGRAPHIC SCEPTER, PERHAPS AN AFRICAN KNOBKERRIE

Given the design and the construction, perhaps an African knobkerrie, albeit more elaborate and decorated than typically encountered. Bulbous head with mixed mother of pearl dots and carved stars, with numerous flanges about the head. Shaft carved with geometrics and slashes, and decorated with a menacing face with mother of pearl eyes. Haft decorated with geometrics en suite, with mother of pearl inserts. Very good condition, with some very light handling marks, but with all inlays present. An interesting and very attractive example.

Condition: (Excellent).

Item Dimensions: Approx: 4 - 3/4" Dia. x 16 - 1/2" L.