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Walking Stick late 19th to early 20th Century Massim culture Papua New Guinea Wood and lime…
Walking Stick
Walking Stick late 19th to early 20th Century Massim culture Papua New Guinea Wood and lime…
Walking Stick late 19th to early 20th Century Massim culture Papua New Guinea Wood and lime powder Bowers Museum Purchase provided by the Dr. James Block Pick and Dr. Rosalyn M. Laudati Fund, 2008.4.1

Walking Stick

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-walking sticks & canes
Culture Massim
Datelate 19th to early 20th Century
Made AtMilne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumWood and lime powder
Dimensions43 3/16 × 2 11/16 × 1 1/8 in., 19.2 oz. (109.7 × 6.8 × 2.9 cm, 0.544 kg.)
In Mount: 44 1/8 × 2 11/16 × 1 1/8 in. (112.1 × 6.8 × 2.9 cm)
Credit LineDr. James Block Pick and Dr. Rosalyn M Laudati Fund Purchase
Object number2008.4.1
DescriptionThis walking stick carved with two curved back-to-back figures conveys the prestige of its owner. Walking sticks were used both for the utilitarian purpose of being a walking aid and as symbols of status by the elders of the community. It has been noted that these objects themselves contain powers strong enough to be very dangerous even causing death.
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