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Shango Dance Wand
Artist
Yoruba Cultural Group
(Nigeria)
Date19th - 20th Century
Mediumwood, pigment
Dimensions29 x 8 1/2 x 5 in. (73.7 x 21.6 x 12.7 cm)
Classification(s)
- AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, Class of 1952
Terms
- dance
Object numberM.2012.20.2
DescriptionSurmounted by a kneeling female devotee, with hands to the thighs, neck suspension with central form, a bid with spread wings above, two rectangular mirror holders, scarifications, pigment, and a fine patinaOn View
Not on viewExhibitions