Object: Ritual staff / Mai Kru (ไม้ครู) Origin: Southern Thailand Material: Carved hardwood, cord wrapping, traditional mixture of clay, temple‑blessed earth, incense ash, and traces of sacred herbs or fragments of monastic robes Size (cm): 46x5x5.5 Weight (g): 310 Period: half/late 20th century (estimated) Condition: Good, with authentic patina A traditional Mai Kru ritual staff from Southern Thailand, carved in dark hardwood with a rich, aged patina. The upper section features an anthropomorphic head with a pointed headdress, a motif associated with ritual specialists and hermit‑sage iconography. The shaft displays engraved linear patterns, while the central section includes a polished natural shell inlay, partially wrapped with aged ritual cord. The craftsmanship and stylistic traits are consistent with ritual objects used by monks, healers, and practitioners of Southern Thai esoteric traditions. Shipping: DHL, UPS, Poste Italiane