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Massim

Club (Pulata)

Massim, 1900-1932

Scroll

Massim

Club (Pulata)

Massim, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, lime, 22 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 in. (57 x 6.7 x 1 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Frederick Lamp, Baltimore
Object Number 1995.117
Rectangular blade with spatulate tip; incised designs with remnants of lime in lines. Both sides of blade contain two wide bands of design separated by narrow bands of elements including zig-zag lines and 'eye' elements. Proximal half of blade contains zig-zag lines with 'eye' elements, zig-zag lines and scrolls; distal half of blade contains incised scrolls. Proximal end of handle contains two faces wrapped around edge of handle, nested circles and zig-zag lines. Distal end of handle contains two bands of circular designs.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift 1995; Dr. Frederick Lamp

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