African Tribal Carved Walking Staff

A distinctive, hand-carved African ceremonial staff or walking cane, featuring a powerful ancestral figure as the finial.
This piece is a striking example of tribal wood art, exhibiting the classic deep-set eyes and stylized features characteristic of Central or West African traditions, potentially Luba (DRC) or Yoruba (Nigeria).
The carving shows remarkable detail, with tribal scarification marks on the brow, indicating the figure's importance. The dark hardwood shaft is well-patinated from age and handling.
A superb cultural object that functions as both a collectible piece of African regalia and a highly decorative walking stick.