An Asante linguist staff carved from wood into the shape of a parrot standing on a round base. According to The British Museum’s website, “The staff (Okyeame poma) is a badge of office which is carried in public processions and whenever the linguist conducts any official business or speaks to the ruler he serves.” (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Af1937-1019-1-a-b#:~:text=The%20staff%20(okyeame%20poma)%20is,to%20the%20ruler%20he%20serves.) Dimensions: 13H on a 3W x 3D inches base Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Good. Some wear and dirt across. According to further research, these are normally covered in gold, but there is no sign of any metals decorating the surface. Please see photos.