Description (Labels & Markings)
Written on base of staff in pencil: '321'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Labels & Markings)
Thomas label adhered to base of object reads: '2231 | 321 / Stave (Hueva of Esa), highly carved. / Bini.'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: Stave (Hueva of Esa) with elaborate puzzle-carving terminating in human figure holding spear and hooked knife.
Labelled 'Thomas Colln, S. Nigeria 1910-13, 2231.321'
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: maa

Context (Amendments / updates)
Record updated as part of the Museum Affordances project 2018-2020

Event Date 1/10/2018
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Carved wooden staff with a central rattle section with a standing figure holding a spear and a sword at the top. The figure is wearing a cap, has scarification marks on the face and body and is holding a spear in one hand and a sword or knife in the other. The rattle section is incised with geometric patterns and has three slits through which the rattle can be seen. There are insect casings visible and cracks on the rear of the figure.
Event Date 1/10/2018
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Hueva of Esa. Carved wooden staff with a central rattle section, and a standing figure at the top. The figure is wearing a cap, has scarification marks on the face and body and is holding a spear in the left hand and a sword or knife in the right hand. The rattle section has incised geometric patterns and has three slits through which the rattle can be seen.
Event Date 20/10/2022
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff