Wooden Staff
A wooden staff, surmounted by a representation of a sowei mask.. The mask has two faces, or is Janus-faced, and a hairstyle with an Asante-style umbrella.
Further Information
- Type: Regalia
- Object: Wooden Staff
- Materials: Wood
- Culture Group: Mende
- Dimensions: 1030mm [L] x 45mm [W] x 55mm [C]
- Production Date: Pre 1979
- Associated Places: Unknown
- Associated People: Unknown
- Museum: British Museum
- Accession Number: BM:Af.1979.1.363
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