Commander's baton of the Dutch Governor of the Gold Coast, Ivory staff, both ends encased in gold. On both flat round ends with ribbed edges the inscription between abstract wavy lines motifs and the initials GWC (Geoctroyeerde Westindische Compagnie), Guinea, West India Company, anonymous, West-Afrika, c. 1600 - c. 1699, ivory, gold (metal), engraving, h cm × d cm × l 37 cm

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Commander's baton of the Dutch Governor of the Gold Coast, Ivory staff, both ends encased in gold. On both flat round ends with ribbed edges the inscription between abstract wavy lines motifs and the initials GWC (Geoctroyeerde Westindische Compagnie), Guinea, West India Company, anonymous, West-Afrika, c. 1600 - c. 1699, ivory, gold (metal), engraving, h cm × d cm × l 37 cm

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