Ceremonial Staff
date
about 1985
creation place
Oceania, Solomon Islands
medium & support
Carved wood with mother of pearl inlay
measurements
31 9/16 in. (80.16 cm)
credit line
Gift of David T. Owsley
accession number
1991.068.180
keywords
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