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Culture/People
probably Macushi (Macusi) (attributed)
MAI agent
William Wildschut (Willem Wildschut), Non-Indian, 1883-1955
Object Name
War club
Media/Materials
Wood, cotton cord/cordage, paint
Techniques
Carved, incised
Object Type
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare: Warfare
Place
Suriname
Date created
circa 1850
Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased in 1926 by anthropologist William (Willem) Wildschut (1883-1955) from an unknown source in the Netherlands during a trip sponsored by MAI.