EA/155/3 - 
staff

staff

Objectcode
EA/155/3
Description (brief)
Staff of light-coloured wood. The tapering bottom end is undecorated. Elsewhere geometrical motives are carved out. At the top the engravings are coloured black and white, the raised parts in black. At the top of the staff a human figurine is carved out. The figurine is wearing a hat. Various body parts are decorated with black, yellow and white dyes.
Origin(s)
[Hollandia]
Dimensions (L x W)
96,0 x 3,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Noordkust » Humboldt Bay and interior
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Subdivision Hollandia » Hollandia
Object category
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » hulpmiddelen bij ritueel etc.