probably Macushi (Macusi) (attributed) Search this
MAI agent:
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955 Search this
Object Name:
War club
Media/Materials:
Wood, cotton cord/cordage, paint
Techniques:
Carved, incised
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare: Warfare
Place:
Suriname
Date created:
circa 1850
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased in 1926 by anthropologist William (Willem) Wildschut (1883-1955) from an unknown source in the Netherlands during a trip sponsored by MAI.
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