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Walking sticks
Object Number 24-39-20/F439.1
Display Title Walking sticks
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved staffs, human figure at top, 1 w. snake around shaft, painted
Classification
  • Staff
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Cuna?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama
Additional Geographic Terms San Blas, 20 mi east of
Materials Wood, Paint
Dimensions Overall: 113.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm (44 11/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object F439.1

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