Scepter

late 1800s–early 1900s Overall: 28 x 2.5 x 4 cm (11 x 1 x 1 9/16 in.) Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/2010.447

Used by male chiefs, ivory scepters were symbols of status indicating worldly authority and supernatural influence. The use of ivory implies that the chief has the fatal power of an elephant. The figurine shows a chief enthroned on the bound body of a criminal destined for suc...

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2010.447
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