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Corpus Christi Dance Wand
Corpus Christi Dance Wand
Corpus Christi Dance Wand
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Corpus Christi Dance Wand

NameDance wand
Artist Artist unrecorded
Datec. 1950
Place madeSalasaca, Tungurahua, Ecuador, South America
MediumWood, metal
Dimensions13 1/2 x 9 1/16 x 2 5/8 in. (34.3 x 23 x 6.7 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1992.29.9
Collections
DescriptionCarved, ptd. wood w/two wood birds attached w/twisted wire. Sword-shaped w/hilt pointed tip has ptd. bird inserted and tied in place. Two similar birds on wires extend from mid-point of blade. Blade is notched, ptd., blue., yellow, red;birds have same colors.
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