Yoruba Shango Shrine Altar Base with Leopard Motif
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Carved from a very heavy and dense solid piece of wood, this ornate altar features a Shango priest wearing robes , a Shango cult staff and a Leopard image, all carved in relief. This heavy altar base was used in ceremonial and ritual context among the cult of Shango, Yourba peoples, Abeokuta region, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: Ex. Private New York Collection.
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Fair, well handled and worn.
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Yoruba Shango Shrine Altar Base with Leopard Motif
Estimate $800 - $1,500
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