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Native American Shaman's stick
Native American Shaman's stick
Native American Shaman's stick
Museum of International Folk Art

Native American Shaman's stick

NameNative American Shaman's stick
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Place madeNorth America
MediumWood, leather
DimensionsOverall: 18 1/2 x 5 5/16 x 2 9/16 in. (47 x 13.5 x 6.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.123
Object numberFA.2010.97.123
DescriptionGnarled branch section, peeled of bark but for a wide band on "handle" and a narrow band near bottom end. Several twisted branches in unusual growth patterns at top. Leather thong through piercing near bottom has string tag that reads "Panobscott Club" (sic) 195.00 (struck through) 125.00 47 366.
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