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Messenger Stick
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Messenger Stick

Artist/Maker (Nigeria)
Datemid 20th century
Mediumwood, iron and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 20 1/2 x 9 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. (52.1 x 23.2 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Armor
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bell
Terms
    Object number75.015.010
    DescriptionMessenger's stick with ram's head.
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