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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:African
Title:Chokwe Staff
Date Made:20th century
Type:Sculpture
Materials:wood
Place Made:Africa; border Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) and Zambia
Measurements:overall: 24 x 2 x 1 in.; 60.96 x 5.08 x 2.54 cm
Narrative Inscription:  unmarked
Accession Number:  SC 2002.12.6
Credit Line:Gift of the Herman Copen Trust
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
simple staff topped by a carved head with an elaborate hairdo

Tags:
ceremonies

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