Carved Gun

A wooden carved gun. The British Museum records state that it is a model. Similar wooden guns are, however, often imbued with spiritual powers and used to keep dangerous devils, or debuls, in check during public performances.

Further Information

• Type: Games, toys, models
• Object: Carved Gun
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 1050mm [L] x 60mm [W] x 30mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1901
• Associated Places: Mendeland
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1901.722.15

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