DOGON Ceremonial ADZE Antique African Priest STAFF Mali

An Old Dogon Laggam Ceremonial Adze, Binu Priest Staff w Iron Blade
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture Ritual Prestige Object - Mali

Collected from the: Dogon peoples of the Seno Plains in Mali, West Africa
Material: Carved wood, iron blade
Period: Early 20th century, conservatively
Dimensions: 28.25" length, 4.75" blade width, 12" depth; weight is 2.50 pounds
Condition: Excellent. From a private Houston collection, superior signs of age with extensive wear from authentic tribal use, indigenous repair (re-anchoring) of figure tests stable, minor nicks to right side of blade edge clearly occurred from use. Gorgeous burnished skin oil patina along the full length of handle, significant patination on detachable blade. Please note that the blade will be removed for shipping to protect this magnificent old specimen, it slips snugly back into place for display.

Please to fully appreciate this important old staff !