Staff

P4806

From: Easter Island

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P4806
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Easter Island
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Chief's staff (ua). Long, slender staff of dark brown wood, flaring slightly towards end. Larger than P3142A. Top is carved as janus faces with furrowed crania, prominent cheekbones, straight mouths, long ears with small round plugs. Eyes on both sides are round pits, probably once inlaid . Vertical cracks in both faces. Carried by important chiefs as symbols of power and authority.

Length 158 cm
Width 9.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Capt. Joseph L. Wilson, 1919

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