Orator's Staff

50-21-144

From: Samoa Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-21-144
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Samoa Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Plain hardwood rod with slight taper. Bears silver plate with name Malietoa. Was formerly the property of that chief, and was given to Governor Moore by his daughter, Fauna who married an American civil official in Samoa.

Length 104.5 cm
Width 2.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Charles J. Moore, 1950
Other Number L-9-144 - Other Number

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