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Medicine wand or stick - used by the medicine man's son while he is learning
Medicine wand or stick - used by the medicine man's son while he is learning
Object Number 33-56-20/2311
Display Title Medicine wand or stick - used by the medicine man's son while he is learning
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stick, carved with human figure on top, clasping hands to chest
Classification
  • Staff
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chocó
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Darien
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Sambu; Rio Hingurudo, south of the mouth of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 39.2 x 2.1 x 2 cm (15 7/16 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-56-20/2311 / L. D.

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