Staff of Office (upper segment)
early to mid-1800s
Overall: 170 cm (66 15/16 in.)
https://clevelandart.org/art/2004.85.a
Sanctified by a ritual specialist and enhanced with medicinal substances, the staff possessed supernatural qualities and was endowed with healing power. Luba staffs are among the most important regalia of Luba kings. The metal point alludes to the kingdom's stability and durab...
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2004.85.a
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