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Fragments of a Walking Staff
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2061–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farak
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Length x width (largest piece): 47 x 2.8 cm (18 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number23-11-656
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsPersonal accessories
DescriptionLong, straight, wooden staff. The staff is broken into six large and five small fragments. It is made from a light-colored wood with dark reddish brown bark. The top end of the staff is squared, while the bottom is rounded and exhibits slight wear marks.
ProvenanceFrom Sheikh Farag (tomb SF5117), Egypt; 1923: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.