Makonde Flywhisk Handle, Mozambique #1125 Mona Lisa with a great ego

with a great ego

Two of these hands (usually the left) are holding a sword and a severed head

The beauty of a figure advertises its owner's success as an intermediary with the spirit world

Material: Aluminum

3 1/4" long x 2 1/4" wide x 1" thick

Makonde Flywhisk Handle, Mozambique #1125 Mona Lisa with a great egoMakonde Flywhisk Handle, Mozambique #1125 A charming carved wooden Anthropomorphic handle with remains of reptile skin on the bottom where the whisk was once attached. Well worn showing obvious age and field use. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. Measurements: The Handle measures 9. 75 inches on its custom display stand Provenance: Ex Robert banks collection, MD, USA # AF5569 Condition: Fair. Well handled and worn smooth