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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