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Ceremonial club
Object Number 25-60-30/F530
Display Title Ceremonial club
Descriptions
Inventory Description Staff, carved, flat wood with flared top and pointed base
Classification
  • Staff
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Macusi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 76 x 22 cm (29 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F530

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