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DepartmentHispano

Matachine Wand

NameWand, Matachine
Artist Artist not recorded
Place madeNEW MEXICO, United States, Southwest, North America
MediumBrass, copper and aluminum
Dimensions15 1/4 × 15 3/4 × 1 in. (38.7351 × 40.0051 × 2.54 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of Cady Wells, A9.1954.41 M
Object numberA9.1954.41 M
DescriptionTraditional Matachine wand with three central pieces. wood covered with copper and aluminum. Star design on middle piece
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