Wooden Staff

This is a carved wooden ceremonial staff, held by high status individuals. This example has a female head carved at one end, resembling a sowei mask with a segmented neck.

Further Information

  • Type: Domestic equipment, Regalia
  • Object: Wooden Staff
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 810mm [H]
  • Production Date: Pre 2010
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.2010.030.05

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