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Staff Head

400–1000 CE

Colombia, Sinú style

Medium
cast gold
Measurements
Overall: 7.5 x 3 x 7.5 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter Helen 1947.25
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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Description

These finials probably fit over the ends of wooden staffs, emblems of rank. Unique to the Sinú area are finials with an image, often a bird, at a right angle to the base. This orientation suggests that the finials served as the finger grips of ceremonial spear throwers.

Staff Head

400–1000 CE

Colombia, Sinú style

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