May be a ceremonial staff carved out of wood. One end is angled and carved into the shape of a long necked bird ; it sits at an angle to the stem. Stem has carving in a teeth pattern which would have been used as a noise maker when rubbed with another stick. Zig-zag pattern on side w/arrow. Circle of lighter color near end is an old label, 1 inch in diameter.
Collection
Native American
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Block, Gavel
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Organizational Objects
Nomenclature Class
Ceremonial Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
Dimensions
Length
13-1/4 in
Diameter
3/4 in
Material
Wood
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
General Notes
Note
Status: Record updated
Status By: JM
Status Date: 0022-08-07