"Oshe Shango Yoruba Nigeria Sango"
Superb Oshe Shango Yoruba, these dance scepters were used in ceremonies related to the worship of the God of thunder Shango. Very good condition, original polychromy, beautiful patina of use, the face is blacker than the back, I cannot explain the reason! Quite rare in this quality and with its original colors. She holds her chest as a sign of offering her nourishing matter (milk), it is a request for profusion to nature for hunting and gathering. Former collection of a French geographer, collected on site in the 80s, estimated dating around 1930/40. Height 47 cm. 
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