Lot: 402
91 Tribal Art AuctionRare club
South Africa, Zulu
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Old British Collection | L: 16.9 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
animal horn, brass, additional: headring, fine plant fibre netting, remains of old collection label
Rare animal horn clubs have always been considered particularly valuable and highly valued. As a status symbol, their property was reserved for great hunters. The rare material was difficult to work with, but was very durable and also had great magical effectiveness.
Klopper, Sandra et. al., The Art of Southern Africa, Milan 2007, No. 89