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Swagger Stick/Walking Stick (Kaitukuwa/Lewo)

Massim, 1900-1966

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Massim

Swagger Stick/Walking Stick (Kaitukuwa/Lewo)

Massim, 1900-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, L. 49 1/8 in. (124.8 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Marjorie Teitelbaum, Baltimore
Object Number 1991.418
Cylindrical staff with finial and knobbed end. Shaft is plain. Knobbed end is oval. Finial is 16.8 cms long and contains openwork human figure squatting with chin on hands. Top of head, figure, and base are ornamented with incised and relief curvilinear zigzags and interlocking scrolls. 29.5 cms from end of staff is second, cylindrical, band of ornamentation; designs include incised, curvilinear, interlocking scrolls and curvilienar zigzags.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift 1991; Marjorie Teitelbaum, Charters Towers Australia 1940s'

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