Shango Dance Wand - Nigeria
Price: $4,500.00
Carried during Shango cult
ceremony, the top of the wand
with symmetrical triangular forms,
symbolizing thunder bolts, and
four sculptural faces at base, each
bearing domed headdress, large
rimmed eyes, and facial
scarification. The handle carved
with ribbing and zig-zag registers
and grooves along disc base. One
side of wand including two faces
are smooth from rubbing against
bearer. Traces of blue pigment.
Very old, probably 19th century.
Acquired from private midwest
collection. Collected by Leo
Frobenius, the famous German
anthropologist,who discovered
the Yoruba.
15"H x 2.5"W x 2"D
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