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incised carved ceremonial? staff

By anthony, 1 February, 2010
Description

Three ft. long incised, wear near the bottom indicates it might have been carried upright.The area below the carving which is about 60% of the three length is approx. one inch in dia and end is a tapered rounded point. Intricate incised design carvings and one 2x2 inch square medallion with a carving of a man on horseback standing on a serpent or dragon, (see pic). There are words incised on the obverse, but are not easily read, but is is not English language. There is a five inch protrusion on the back which acts (I think) as a hanger for something, (see pic). There is minor damage and an early repair.

Category
Folk Art
Medium
a hardwood
Distinguishing marks
writing in a foreign language on the obverse of the carvings
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
three ft. long, the original raw wood was approx 4-5 in. in dia.
Date Period
unknown
Weight
one pound
History
unknown, I suspect it is a ceremonial, processional piece, perhaps religious, although there is no overt religious symbols on this one. I have another which is not incised carved, but has a cross carved out of the stock wood.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$10.00 at an estate sale
For Sale?
No
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