Oshe Shango Dance Wand or Staff

Maker Unknown, Oyo Yoruba

MediumWood

Dimensions35.5 H x 9 W x 8 D cm (w/stand 37 cm )

Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust

Object numberAF2002.1201.COP

DescriptionOshe Shango dance wand or staff depicting a kneeling female figure with a double ax headdress, itself holding an Oshe Shango staff and a Shere Shango rattle. According to Henry Drewal, this piece is from the Oyo area.

ClassificationsCeremonial

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