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Rod with three knobs, covered with glass seed beads in geometric patterns in: black, white, green, blue, lavender and burgundy.

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Rod with three knobs, covered with glass seed beads in geometric patterns in: black, white, green, blue, lavender and burgundy.

Dance Staff

Maker Ndebele Artist

Date20th century

Place of originSouth Africa, Africa

MediumWood, beads, cloth, tennis ball

Dimensions21 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (54.6 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Caroline Popper

Object number2004.33.10

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionRod with three knobs, covered with glass seed beads in geometric patterns in: black, white, green, blue, lavender and burgundy.

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