Wooden Staff with Birds

North or central coast (?)

11th–mid-16th century

Not on view

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Title: Wooden Staff with Birds
Date: 11th–mid-16th century
Geography: Peru
Culture: North or central coast (?)
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 26 5/8 in. × W. (wings) 2 in. (67.6 × 5.1 cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
Object Number: 64.228.756
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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