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1942.13.1222

Stick, cut from the 'ofo' tree. Notches in the wood are present along the length. Used as an emblem of truth. [ASh [OPS move] 21/3/2017]

1942.13.1222

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Collection type
Object
Description
Stick, cut from the 'ofo' tree. Notches in the wood are present along the length. Used as an emblem of truth. [ASh [OPS move] 21/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant
Dimensions
Depth: max 28 mm, Width: max 18 mm, Length: max 256 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1222 Other numbers: 329

Search terms: Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Insignia, Religious Object, Ceremonial Object