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29-59-164

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-164
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood | Brass | Tin
Description

"Made at Buku by a very old man a long time ago." Round wooden stick surmounted by human head with small two-winged headdress ending in points at the bottom. The other end of the stick has a rope drawn through it; above this rope. The stick for about half its length, is completely covered with metal bands; above these is a row of brass-headed nails.

Length 53 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19621 - Old Museum Number | 71 - Field No SF

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