One very rare carved wood sceptre

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Object Number 46-78-50/6125

Display Title One very rare carved wood sceptre

Descriptions

Object Description One very rare carved wood sceptre with representations of two bulls, crocodile, monkey and metal serpent

Inventory Description Staff, carved snake, human and animals, polished, metal nails and hooks, mended

Classification

Staff

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa

Materials Wood, Metal

Dimensions Overall: 67.5 x 6.5 x 1.8 cm (26 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-78-50/6125, 2582

Provenance

Owner William T. Shepherd (12/19/1900)

Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (12/19/1900 - 1916)

Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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