Carried during Shango cult ceremonies, the top of the wand with symmetrical triangular forms, symbolizing thunder bolts, and sculptural faces in front and back, each bearing domed headdress, large rimmed eyes, and facial scarification. The double axe motif
represents the Shango deity, the God of
Thunder.
Shango cult dance wand with janus head, symbolic thunderbolt headdress and grooved detail on the staff. ex private NYC collection and ex Isabel and Marshall Mount collection.
12 1/2"height on custom metal 2 1/2" square base x 1 3/4" width
