Fixated On One

When David got home to inspect the items that he had purchased, he was filled with glee. He was an avid fan of art, so he was pleased to have collected a variety of pieces including African artifacts and various pieces of furniture. He looked over each item with pride knowing that he was the rightful owner. That said, there was one particular item that caught his eye. In as much as he put it aside and continued sifting through the slew of remaining items, he couldn’t help but be drawn to it. It stayed on his mind persistently. He had to get to the bottom of it: just what was this mysterious item and where had it come from?