Distaff

NameDistaff

Artist Artist unrecorded

Place madeGreece, Europe

MediumOlive wood (?)

Dimensions34 5/16 × 9 in. (87.1539 × 22.86 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1819V

Object numberA.1995.93.1819V

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionSword shaped scepter, female figure is the handle, male figures and leaves at cross handle; color is brown; materials are wood, rope; object was carved, tied.

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