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Barotse

Walking stick early twentieth century?

Ivory, wood | 88.0 x 7.5 cm (diameter) | RCIN 61781

Barotse

Walking stick early twentieth century?

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Description

An ivory walking stick (possibly a mace?) with bands of dark wood round the haft. The sphere in the form of a crown.

Provenance

First recorded in the North Corridor at Windsor Castle with the note 'From the Paramount Chief of Barotseland [Yeta III], 7 June 1932'.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Barotse
(nationality)

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(nationality)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Ivory, wood

ivory, animal materials, ebony

Measurements

88.0 x 7.5 cm (diameter)
Groupings
Category
Arms & Armour
Object type(s)
tools and equipment
equipment for personal use
walking sticks
weapons
percussive weapons
clubs (weapons)
maces
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Jewellery
Crowns
References

Alternative title(s)

Mace
Places

Place of Production

Zambia

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