Reproduction of a Walking Staff
1971.13.0041
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Reproduction of a Walking Staff (1971.13.0041) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Unknown |
Geographic Location | |
Period | Colonial |
Date | 20th century |
Culture | Mandingo |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 89.5 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 5.8 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 5.2 cm |
Weight | 336 g |
Measuring Remarks | N/A |
Materials | Plant--Wood |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Staining |
Research Remarks
Description | SYMBOLS OF POWER: Whether a person is king of a nation, the chief of a village, or the head of a household, symbols of power testify to their authority. (2) Walking sticks could be given to emissaries of the leader as a symbol that they were on official business. Mandingo. 71.13.41. |
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Published Description | Under Review |
Bibliography | Can't remember title, may be African Furniture and may be by Roy Sieber, but not certain. |
Artifact History
Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
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Reproduction | Yes, See scholarly remarks. |
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