Ceremonial Cane
About this object
Cultural context
The medicine man used the carving to rub down the body of the snake bitten person.
Physical description
Small wooden carving of a snake spirit with zigzag etching on the body. Head is stylized with a large mouth and no eyes. Carving was used to cure snake bites.
Date Made
Before 1952
Date Acquired
22 Jul 2003
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Anne and Jake Loewen Collection of Wounana ArtifactsMore...
Measurements
Overall: 33 x 1.3 cm
Object Number
2600/78