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Staff with Human Head Finial, 19th-20th Century Ovimbundu people; Angola Wood; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 …
Staff
Staff with Human Head Finial, 19th-20th Century Ovimbundu people; Angola Wood; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 …
Staff with Human Head Finial, 19th-20th Century Ovimbundu people; Angola Wood; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 23 in. 98.66.1 Gift of Dr. Zack Haddad

Staff

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-staffs, scepters, & wands
Date19th-20th Century
Made AtAngola, Africa
Made AtDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 23 in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 58.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Zack Haddad
Object number98.66.1
DescriptionOvimbundu staff, Angola, Zaire. Carved wood with stand. Staff head is in the form of a human head with elaborate headgear. Headgear is characterized by incised parallel lines forming triangles. Brass studs are used to form the eyes and at the mouth. Numerous brass studs decorate the top and back of the head. Wood is highly patinated. Rare artifact
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