Carrying Stick

29-59-190

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-190
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Round wooden stick forking into 3 prongs; stick has incised decoration. "Used by carriers on their journeys for carrying bundles and other thing. On one of the prongs are hung beads, etc., mats for sleeping, etc., bought from a man at Bamba."

Length 101 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 22601 - Old Museum Number

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