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Oshe Shango Scepter, Yoruba, Nigeria / Benin

Name: Oshe Shango Scepter, Yoruba, Nigeria / Benin
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: QS014X5OMT
Price: 700 EUR
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Ritual scepter "Oshe Shango" this component of a handle surmounted by a kneeling priestess as a sign of devotion to the god of thunder. She holds in her hands a small barrel as an offering.
It itself is surmounted by a double ax, symbol of the god of lightning "Shango". It is two-tone and is crossed in its center by a vertical frieze. A snake eating a turtle occupies the space. The whole is crowned by a horned animal (ram?).
The sculpture is fine and delicate and the polychromy is still present for this "Oshe Shango".
Polychrome wood with patina of use.
Mid-twentieth century.
Yoruba people, Benin / Nigeria
H: 45 cm

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Style	Tribal Art (African Commander, Walking sticks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Commander, Walking sticks 20th century)
Artist	Yurouba
Width (cm)	18 cm
Height (cm)	45 cm
Materials	Wood

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