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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Vessel for Shango (arugba)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Vessel for Shango (arugba)

Maker Yoruba Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, pigment
Dimensions31 x 14 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. (78.7 x 35.9 x 34.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.112
Collections
DescriptionIn the form of a standing female figure, on a fragment and supporting a bowl on the head, with perimeter of a large carved necklace, and pigments.
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