Wand

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-staffs, scepters, & wands

Culture Miao

Date20th Century

Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia

MediumWood

Dimensions2 1/2 × 20 1/4 in. (6.4 × 51.4 cm)

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2019.22.40

DescriptionLong wand carved out of wood with a multi-faceted shape on one end and a strip of red cloth tied through the opposite end. The shaft is cylindrical shaped and varies in widths; especially along the bottom. The shaft and multi-faceted shape are embedded with various sized metal studs. The multi-faceted shape is also incised with geometric patterns. Miao culture, China; 20th century

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