A wooden carved staff with the handle being a carved-in-the-round Maternity figure, Central Africa, the Maternity figure being a favorite subject for them as they were devout Catholics and interested in Madonna-and-Child motifs. The female and child stand upon a stepped-pedestal. Below it, opposing chevron-like motifs which oddly, resembles a Vajra. The piece is heavily patinated and there is evidence that it was once covered with numerous "Trade Tacks". They must have been removed long ago as the patina covers their former sites. The child on the mothers back is held with her arms behind her and it has its left hand on her head. L.56 in./1m 42 cm. Ex R. Gino & Phil Orlando Coll. A stunning piece!

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