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Staff

Culture: Chokwe
Medium: Wood
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: Angola
- Possible place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: 19th century
Dimensions: 25 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (63.5 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.214
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.214_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Staff surmounted by a Janus head with long, slender faces. One face, under the eyes, is broken off. Bridge connects the two headdresses at top of staff. Headdresses have broad wings that come together in an arc at the top of each head. Sides of headdresses carved with two bands of diagonal lines. Under heads are cylindrical holes that go through staff. Condition is good.

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