Wooden Staff

This is a carved wooden ceremonial staff. On the top of the staff is a carved female head with a typical segmented neck, and a ridged hairstyle.

Further Information

• Type: Regalia
• Object: Wooden Staff
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Mende, Sherbro
• Dimensions: 950mm [L] x 40mm [W] x 40mm ][C]
• Production Date: Pre 1904
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1904.415.6

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