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