Name/Title

Walking Stick/Staff

Entry/Object ID

K_0007

Tags

main display

Description

Instead of leaving out a Chair of Elijah, an Afghan custom was to place a staff out for the prophet. The belief was that Elijah would be fatigued after attending circumcisions and would therefore need a staff to lean against. This staff was also believed to have protective and healing powers. Engraved: "Angel of Circumcision" and "In honor of Elijah the Prophet, the Angel of Circumcision."

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

Afghanistan

Continent

Asia

Region

Middle East

Dimensions

Height

53-1/2 in