Men’s Initiation Rod
Bidjogo · Senegal
Reference: BST-49
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- Height
- 162 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation. These canes, which are harpoon-shaped, are kept in the sanctuaries of male secret societies. Some…
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Full original description
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation. These canes, which are harpoon-shaped, are kept in the sanctuaries of male secret societies. Some have engraved the name of their owner or their successive owners, depends mainly on the customs of the villages, this one specifically does not carry it. Cast in the form of a trident, being the central red bar between two blues. The extension of the lateral spikes forms a semi-cycunference arch painted in white. This cane is painted yellow, blue, red, white, green and black.
Further technical information
- Width
- 14 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Senegal. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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