African Yoruba Painted Wood Shango Staff
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Description
West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A ceremonial staff known as an Ose Shango featuring a Janiform head - that of the thunder god Shango - as the central element covered in typical Yoruba blue pigment. The double axe symbol above the head pertains to thunderstones, the sources of destructive power of the thunder god. Size: 2" L x 4.6" W x 14.75" H (5.1 cm x 11.7 cm x 37.5 cm)
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#186107
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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.
#186107
Condition
Old loss to side of handle, with fading to pigment, and softening to some finer details, otherwise in great condition. Nice patina throughout.
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African Yoruba Painted Wood Shango Staff
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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