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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