IVORY COAST ASANTE AND AKAN PEOPLES ROYAL STAFFS. Set of two patinated items. On the right, an Asante Peoples Linguist staff with a carved top covered in gold-like material. On the left is an Akan Peoples royal chieftains flywhisk of the Baule peoples a subgroup of the Akan people. The wood handle is intricately decorated with beaten gold-like leaf over delicate geometric patterns of various horizontal and vertical lines in series of bands with a carved face to the base of the handle, and the top a multifaceted designs with palm frond like shape. The flywhisk is a traditional and essential component of the Chieftains regalia which was used in funerary processions honoring the deceased ancestors and during court. Additionally, flywhisks are associated with authority, prestige, and ritual practices. - Height approximately: 16 inches. Estimate $150-250
