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Ceremonial Dance Baton or Paddle
Ceremonial Dance Baton or Paddle

Ceremonial Dance Baton or Paddle

Date20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, animal skin, and nails
Dimensions32 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. (82.6 x 11.1 x 10.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Lee and Dona Bronson
Object numberG.78.29.6
On View
Not on view
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