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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Dance wand (sengese)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Dance wand (sengese)

Maker Mafa (Matakam) Artist
Date19th-20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria
Mediumiron, cotton
Dimensions23 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (59.7 x 22.2 x 3.5 cm)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.7
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DescriptionStaff terminating in curved blade, handle wrapped with handspun indigo dyed fibers and handwoven cloth.
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