A Yoruba Shango Wand, African Art
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Carved wooden staff, Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa.In special festivals and processions, followers of Shango, the Yoruba god of thunder, carry dance wands, oshe shango, depicting a female devotee with Shango's symbol, the double-headed axe. Shango is thought to control the great powers of nature as one of the orisha, or gods.This Staff measures 20 x 7.5 inches on professional custom display stand.
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Well weathered and well handled , fair condition.
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A Yoruba Shango Wand, African Art
Estimate $300 - $600
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