2013.18.1: Shaman's Staff, c. 1935
Additional Images

Image No. 3568 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Carved cedar ceremonial Shaman's staff consisting of a rounded loop handle and a long thin slat. Along the length of the staff is a carving of a canoe and sea snake. A nail has been used to hold the head of the sea snake in place. ‘1935’ is carved into the back surface of the staff.
Object Classification
Accession Number: 2013.18.1
Collection: Ethnography
Date: c. 1935
Object Dimensions
- Length: 85.7 cm
- Height: 11.5 cm
- Width: 4 cm
Object Parts
Object Materials
- steel,
- wood