South African snake stick

colin henshaw · 22nd June 2011, 09:43 AM

Hi

Here are images of a recent find, for the interest of African club enthusiasts in the forum. The snake was important in Zulu religious beliefs, but I'm not sure whether these sticks were made for indigenous use or for resale purposes.

Comments welcome.

Lew · 22nd June 2011, 12:32 PM

Super quality on the carving and the patina is spot on for an early 20th or late 19th century piece.

Tim Simmons · 23rd June 2011, 07:05 PM

Very nice indeed.

22nd June 2011, 09:43 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	South African snake stick Hi Here are images of a recent find, for the interest of African club enthusiasts in the forum. The snake was important in Zulu religious beliefs, but I'm not sure whether these sticks were made for indigenous use or for resale purposes. Comments welcome. Attached Images

22nd June 2011, 12:32 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Super quality on the carving and the patina is spot on for an early 20th or late 19th century piece.

23rd June 2011, 07:05 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Very nice indeed.