19th Century Published Taoist Ritual Staff.

19th Century Published Taoist Ritual Staff. Carved wood; triangular X shaped boxed silver metal inlay in 4 sections; rusted iron spike on the finale; the top with a dodecagon and 5-tiered pagoda toped by a conical shaped crown. Red 'David Howard Tribal Arts' sticker. Circa 1840. {Approximate dimensions: 39 1/2 inches long.}. Published in the book "Ten Southeast Asian Tribes from Five Countries" by David Howard, page 62. Condition: Overall wear appropriate considering age and tribal use.