Very fine & old anthropomorphic prestige staff - Wood - Tsonga / North Nguni - South Africa
A very fine South African Tsonga prestige staff Provenance: Private collection, UK These staffs were produced by the migrant Tsonga carvers working in the colony, the most famous of which is known as the ‘Baboon Master’, who most probably had a workshop in which other similar works were produced by assistants . It is also possible that these staffs were made by different craftsmen who were imitating a successful artist . Shipping via express courier 24hrs after payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
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A very fine South African Tsonga prestige staff Provenance: Private collection, UK These staffs were produced by the migrant Tsonga carvers working in the colony, the most famous of which is known as the ‘Baboon Master’, who most probably had a workshop in which other similar works were produced by assistants . It is also possible that these staffs were made by different craftsmen who were imitating a successful artist . Shipping via express courier 24hrs after payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.