Zulu / Tsonga sta ff

South Africa
19th century
Length: 52 cm, the container is 23 cm x 14 cm

A rare and extraordinary Snuff dance staff dating to the 19th century. There is relatable example in the Terence Pethica collection that has brass wire work. That staff has been carved from two pieces where as this one has been carved from one piece. Typical scorched decoration.

Object Presented by:
Adam Prout
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