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Power Stick / Scepter – Aluminium – Gan – Burkina Faso

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Description

Beautiful power stick stick from the Gan people of Burkina Faso. The scepteris made out of aluminium and is in good condition with traces of wear and tear. The scepter is finely carved with Gan motivs.

Certain objects (power sticks, scepters, fly swatters, etc.) are exclusive attributes of the function of chief or king, a set of objects that we call re galia . These are the material symbols of the chief’s power.

Command staffs or scepters have always been the insignia of African kings. In some cases, they may also have played the role of phallic symbols evoking notions of power and fertility, in association with royalty.

The scepter was so important in symbolizing royal power that even when it was not in the hands of the sovereign, it was shown the respect due to the leade

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object: Power stick, Scepter
Ethnic group: Gan
Country: Burkina Faso
Material: Aluminium
Period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 86x14x12 cm
Weight: 1000 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear
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