"Symbol of Authority" Tribal Chief Staff.

South American or Peruvian, length 17.25 inches, signed OCO.

Luba ceremonial staff or sceptre kibango, wood; Democratic Republic of Congo. Kibango were traditionally owned by Chiefs and other important people as symbols of authority, displaying their social pos

A carved wooden staff decorated with hand hammered iron designs and a large iron semi-spherical headdress. This staff is known as an "Ofo" which is a ritual symbol of authority among the Igbo. Accordi

A carved wooden staff decorated with hand hammered iron designs and a large iron semi-spherical headdress. This staff is known as an "Ofo" which is a ritual symbol of authority among the Igbo. Accordi

A rare carved wooden female effigy with incised scar designs and encrusted surface. The figure is probably a chief's figure which is a symbol of a local ruler's authority. According to literature such

Nigerian Softwood Chess Set With Box, Mid-20th Century by J.P. Akeredolu The kings as seated tribal chiefs wearing turbans and holding staffs, the queens with elaborate hairstyles, the bishops as trib

Ca. First half 20th. Very good with fine dark patina, and no apparent losses or repairs. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all

An antique carved wood African primitive folk art sculpture. A figural work with hand applied polychrome pigment, modeled as a tribal chief's head. Produced to surmount a staff or scepter. Presented w

This is a very fine and rare carved wooden Eastern Luba Chief's staff, accented with hammered aluminum and incised designs. Luba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. Provenance: Irwin Cernic, NY, acquired from

Würdestab Baule, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Goldfolie, Eisen, Textil. H 139 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Andreas Vontobel (1931-2011), Waltalingen. Andreas Vontobel (1931-2011) And

A fine and very rare carved wooden Nsapo/Songye cheif’s staff finial. The staff measures 32.5 inches tall. A metal display stand can be included for an additional $40.00 - Ex. Sol and Josephine Levi

A very well carved old wooden Kwere Chief iniator’s staff for the Girl’s initiation with an elegant female ancestor effigy as the top finial. Kwere peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Staff measures 44

A carved wooden mask used by the Eastern Pende people of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This style of mask is known as panya ngombe and represents a buffalo, symbol of authority and dignity. The mask

A hard wood carved effigy of a male figure, likely a chief with his staff. Reddish mineral colored patina. Measures 19 inches tall. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A very rare and well handled / field used prestige staff with a mask like face , accented with indigo blue pigments. Urhubo or Isoko peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The staff measures 17 inches tall. Proven

A Finely carved wooden male effigy of an important chief, shown with ceremonial staff, raised scar designs, elaborate coiffure and interestingly posed above his stool as if in the act of sitting. Baul

A very finely carved wooden sculpture of a male ancestor of chief holding a ceremonial staff. Baule peoples, ivory coast, Africa. The figure measures 18 inches tall. Provenance: the Dr Brian Healy est

Title:Chokwe Chibinda Ilunga chief figure - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description:This statuette, symbol of power, glorifies the hunting qualities of the mythical hero founder of the ethnic g

A very handsome terracotta clay vessel featuring a wonderful chief sculpture on top holing a staff and sword. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The vessel measures 27.5 x 11 inches wide ( 24 inches aro

A very finely carved wooden sculpture featuring a seated figure with tall ram like horns, holding a ceremonial staff and horn, the regalia of chiefs. The figure is very well carved and shows some wear

A very finely carved wooden Horse & Rider sculpture, a Chieftain shown with staff and a long headdress embellished with silver metal inlay. The sculpture of a Horseman is a symbol of power among the Y

This is a rare and old Tabwa Anti-Witchcraft staff. Staves of this sort were used by the Tabwa and documented by Dean Ripa in field photos as having being part of an Anti-Witchcraft cult. The chief di

A Carved wooden staff top completely overlaid with Gold leaf. The staff top features a Ram motif on top, a symbol of Power and Might of the Chieftain, as well as two mask like faces, ancestral spirits

A Carved wooden staff with the Image of a kneeling female devotee, a symbol for the Cult of Shango. Shango is based upon the belief in African-derived deities who "manifest" themselves upon or possess