Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Shango Staff
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**Originally Listed At $200**
West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large ceremonial staff carved from wood with an upper portion shaped like a double-axe-blade, and the guise of a woman integrated into the bottom portion of the head near the handle. The woman has diamond-shaped eyes, full lips, a broad nose, and a lobed coiffure that separates both axe head halves. Twin carved ovoid "eyes" look outwards, one pair on each of the obverse and reverse. The handle is comprised of a lengthy, tubular shaft with an integral suspension loop and leather strap at its base. A fabulous example! Lucite display stand for photography use only. Size: 20.5" H (52.1 cm).
Provenance: ex-Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired before 1970
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#113775
West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large ceremonial staff carved from wood with an upper portion shaped like a double-axe-blade, and the guise of a woman integrated into the bottom portion of the head near the handle. The woman has diamond-shaped eyes, full lips, a broad nose, and a lobed coiffure that separates both axe head halves. Twin carved ovoid "eyes" look outwards, one pair on each of the obverse and reverse. The handle is comprised of a lengthy, tubular shaft with an integral suspension loop and leather strap at its base. A fabulous example! Lucite display stand for photography use only. Size: 20.5" H (52.1 cm).
Provenance: ex-Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired before 1970
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#113775
Condition
Surface wear commensurate with age and use, fading to facial designs, with several stable hairline fissures across axe faces, otherwise intact and very good. Earthen and mineral deposits throughout.
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Early 20th C. African Yoruba Wooden Shango Staff
Estimate $300 - $450
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