Quick Overview
Such staffs are emblems of the society of "yona" or "ritual thieves". Each Dogon clan has a ritual thief, designated by the clan's eldest member. The principal activity of the society seems to occur at the funeral of one of its members, when the "yona" all stalk the village, stealing and killing as many chickens, sheep and goats as they can, to be sacrificed and eaten at the funeral ceremony. Old and authentic. Sold without stand.