Staff of Office

A staff of office, given to newly elected Paramount Chiefs by the British Government during the colonial era. This example has a wooden shaft, and a brass top, with the British coat of arms.

Further Information

• Type: Regalia
• Object: Staff of Office
• Materials: Wood, Metal
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 1350mm [H]
• Production Date: 1896-1961
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.2010.023.04

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