Staff, taupau
Artist
Samoa
Date1892-93
MediumWood
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineGift of Carrie Ormsbee
Object number1927.1.31
DescriptionCarved staff. Badge of the office of village maid (taupau). Dark wood, approximately half is intricately carved with spiked diagonal designs. Remainder of shaft is smooth. Ceremonial spear.On View
Not on viewCollections
Zulu artist
Philippines
late 19th century
Australia