Home / Collection / Exhibitions / Splendours... / The... / Making... / Pair... / Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-6: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham PalaceThis exhibition is in the past. View our current exhibitions.The British Monarchy and IndiaThe Prince's tourMaking links with the Indian rulersCraftsmanshipThe display of gifts in BritainWatchBackMaking links with the Indian rulersINDIAN Pair of ceremonial staffs circa 1875RCIN 11341Ceremonial staffs were held by court officials as a symbol of authority, and often depicted the heads of tigers or lions.PreviousNextPreviousNext