Beaded gun
Date: Early-mid 20th century
Medium: Glass beads, wood, yarn
Subjects: Adornment, weapon
Dimensions: H x W: 30.3 x 39.0 cm (11 15/16 x 15 3/8 in.)
Credit Line: Bequest of Constance Stuart Larrabee
Geography: South Africa
While the use of this beaded gun is uncertain, it may be comparable to older dance staffs that took the form of round-headed maces or knobkerries. Perhaps, this gun is a more modern depiction of protective power.
On Exhibit: No
Object Number: 2000-27-26