Ceremonial Staff

38-23-128

From: Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 38-23-128
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Wood
Description

"Staff of Grandmother Growth". Lower part of stem and short roots of a solid-stemmed cane-like plant. Trimmed to resemble a deer's head with horns.

Length 75 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Robert M. Zingg, 1938

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