Reproduction of a Walking Staff
1971.13.0041
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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/Date | Colonial, 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 | None |
| Materials | Plant--Wood |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Staining |
| Munsell Color Information | Black (N 2.5) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published 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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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Can't remember title, may be African Furniture and may be by Roy Sieber, but not certain. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | Yes |
| Reproduction Information | See scholarly remarks. |