Novice's stick with curved handle - ceremonial – Objects

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Object Number 61-7-30/8227

Display Title Novice's stick with curved handle - ceremonial

Descriptions

Inventory Description Carved wooden ornament, comb-like end, perforated design, pointed end.

Classification

Ornament
Raw Material

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Canela

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Baixao Preto
South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Ponto

Materials Wood, Cotton

Dimensions Overall: 68.4 x 4.4 x 1.4 cm (26 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 61-7-30/8227

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