(BRAZIL.) Ritual Metal Scepter with head of a man at top; the body com-prises a series of 20 to 30 strips of metal attached to a.5 -inch thick metal rod, around which winds a snake, holding the strips together; top of snake's body has 2 little pieces

(BRAZIL.) Ritual Metal Scepter with head of a man at top; the body com-prises a series of 20 to 30 strips of metal attached to a.5 -inch thick metal rod, around which winds a snake, holding the strips together; top of snake's body has 2 little pieces which seem to be symbolic bells; at bottom a loop of metal has 2 smaller loops attached. 10 inches high. Bahia, circa 1930 SEE ILLUSTRATION