Accession Number
2014/2.79

Title
Staff

Artist(s)
Yaka

Artist Nationality
Yaka (Kwango-Kwilu region style)

Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century

Medium & Support
wood

Dimensions
37 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in (95.25 cm x 12.07 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communications in memory of Warren M. Robbins

Physical Description
A lighter wood with a semi-matte finish. A woman figurine on the top, hands on her thighs and a bun on top of her head.

Primary Object Classification
Wood and Woodcarving

Primary Object Type
staff

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
rituals (events)
wood (plant material)