Carrying Stick

29-59-171

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-171
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Masongo | Kimbundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Round wooden stick surmounted by human head; large headdress with point extending down the back and with and inverted cone like projection on top of the head. "Soba Kididi, near Malange."

Length 56.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19629 - Old Museum Number | 74 - Field No SF

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