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Carter No.: 620(12)

Handlist description: Snake batons (wooden, stucco, and painted) (pair with 620(11))

Card/Transcription No.: 620(11) 


620-(11 and 12) A PAIR OF SNAKE-BATONS (WOOD, STUCCO and PAINTED)


11 - A ritualistic baton with end in the form of a snake's head.
Wood; covered with stucco, and painted green.


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Max. L. 46.6 cents.


The stucco cracked and some frags. missing.


12 - A similar specimen to above; L. 46.6 cents.


Note these seem to belong to the same set as the two amulets of
similar make and material - No. 620-
Card no. 620(11) relating to Carter no. 620(12)
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