◄ Browse

Staff

staff scepter; top of the scepter is carved as a male human head; top of the head is wearing a pointed headdress or helmet; figure's hair is carved around the helmet and ends down below the chin; ears are carved at the side of the head; figure has thick eyebrows and wide yellow mirror eyes with black pupils sealed in resin; traces of tukula under the eyes; nose is carved and prominent; lip are small and pursed; chin is covered in a short beard; the rest of the figure is the body of the staff; base of the staff has carved detailing at the bottom and tapers slightly; wood is dark brown except for eyes

Date
19th century
In our collection
since August the 10th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
14 5/8 × 3 5/8 × 3 7/16 in. (37.15 × 9.21 × 8.73 cm) (including base)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Wood, mirror, resin
Price
Loading...
Composition
copper82%
cadmium10%
atium8%