Old Yoruba Shango Wand - NIGERIA - Custom Museum Stand

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Old Yoruba Shango Wand - NIGERIA - Custom Museum Stand
Nice, old example of a Shango wand from the Yoruba people of Nigeria.  Carved from a single piece of wood, depicting a female with ample breasts and typical tripartite hairdo. Much old red, blue and black paint remains. Honest wear to handle indicates actual tribal use.  Small chips and age cracks throughout, but still solid. Custom black steel stand included.
Please examine photographs carefully for condition.
Purchased years ago at auction, this is part of my personal collection that I am selling to downsize,  A classic example of African art!
This Shango dance wand would have been carried by a priest during a festival or procession.
Shango is the Yoruba deity of thunder, the giver of children and the patron saint of twins
17 Inches Tall       4.5 Inches Wide      19 Inches Tall on Custom Stand
Ex: Boston Collection
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