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Janus-Faced Spear Staff
Janus-Faced Spear Staff

Janus-Faced Spear Staff

Date20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood and metal (not original)
Dimensions39 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. (99.1 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mace Neufeld
Object numberGL.76.17.14
On View
Not on view
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