Wooden Staff

This is a carved wooden ceremonial staff. The Sierra Leone National Museum catalogue notes that it was used as a secret society initiation stick . The end of the staff had bands of turned wood, ending in a flat pointed section, depicting a spear blade.

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Wooden Staff
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 952mm [L]
  • Production Date: Pre 1979
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Mr. Amadu Jalloh, Ragbara Junction. (Trader)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1979.01.02

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