Carrying Stick

29-59-189

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-189
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

"Used on journeys." Round wooden stick. The head which is hollow is carved from a separate piece of wood and fitted over the pointed end of the stick. Beautifully carved human head with long neck and headdress forming a long closed loop at back.

Length 108 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 22595 - Old Museum Number | 162 - Field No SF

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