FON ASEN STAFF 4

Photographs © Tim Hamill

Fon
Staff 4
45" high, 9.5" diameter
$1000
SOLD

This piece has been vetted as authentic.

Staffs made of iron and brass were displayed in royal compounds to affirm kingly power. Usually depicting a king with related motifs, they were called "Asen" and commemorated past rulers. Some are more abstract or depict birds and served another function.

The stand is included.

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