Wooden Rattle Staff

A wooden staff, probably carried by a man of high rank. The top of the staff is adorned with a small boat, or receptacle, followed by a rattle carved within the shaft, containing a ball. The Glasgow Museum catalogue notes the staff comes from mountain areas and is Kuranko, or Koranko, with Toma influence.

Further Information

  • Type: Regalia
  • Object: Wooden Rattle Staff
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Kuranko
  • Dimensions: 860mm [H] x 85mm x 45mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.dr

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