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Scepters, gourd and bamboo
Scepters, gourd and bamboo
Object Number 30-65-50/H1241.1
Display Title Scepters, gourd and bamboo
Descriptions
Object Description Scepters, gourd and bamboo
Inventory Description Staff, bamboo withgourd and skin top wrapped withmulti-color glass beads
Classification
  • Staff
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bobwa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Faradje and Buta; between
Materials Bamboo, Gourd, Animal skin, Vegetable fiber, Glass, Thread
Dimensions Overall: 55.5 x 6 x 6.1 cm (21 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 30-65-50/H1241.1

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