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Staff Sheath (ewu)
Staff Sheath (ewu)
Staff Sheath (ewu)
DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Staff Sheath (ewu)

NameStaff Sheath
CultureYoruba
Datemid-20th cent.
Place madeNigeria, Africa
MediumGlass beads, hide, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 45 11/16 x 4 3/4 in. (116 x 12 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, Gift of Sandy Besser, FA.2002.49.20
Object numberFA.2002.49.20
Collections
DescriptionFace in beadwork at top, interlocking geometric forms below. Staff sheath beaded on front side only. No pouch - facing of sheath only.
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