Papua New Guinea Tolai Dance Wand New Britain

Description

This is a Fabulous Painted Red, Blue and White Dance Wand with a Feather on Top and Fern Wrapped Around the Bottom from the Tolai Tribal People of East new Britain. Painted wooden wands such as this are carried by the Tolai people during dances and ceremonial performances. The dance wands form one part of the Tolai ceremonial paraphernalia that is collectively known as Pokopoko. When in use the wands are given the name Bair and are carried one in each in each hand by male performers. Most Bair have serrated edges and sometimes attached feathers or raffia. They are and only called Bair when in use. When not in use the Bair inside are kept inside a sacred house. This Tolai Dance Stick is a wonderful part of the Oceanic culture and would compliment your collection or home.
Mid-20th Century
COMES ON A STAND
This dance wand shows age, has been repaired, loss of paint, but is in good condition. One of a Kind.
29" Tall on Stand
Wand
27" tall
2 3/4" wide Above Handle
2" wide Middle
1" wide at Top
Handle
6" long
1" wide
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