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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Shango dance wand pendant
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Shango dance wand pendant

Artist Yoruba Artist
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 4 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (11.75 x 5.4 x 6.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Robin and Donna Poynor in honor of Maya Poynor
Object number2023.30.14
Collections
DescriptionWood pendant with two opposing blade-like forms each bearing a face and conical handle terminating in loop.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Dance Wand (oshe Shango)
Yoruba Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Dance Wand (oshe Shango)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Dance Wand (oshe Shango)
Yoruba Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Dance wand (sengese)
Mafa (Matakam) Artist
19th-20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Dance Staff (oshe Shango)
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Vessel for Shango (arugba)
Yoruba Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Double ended spear
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
before 1953
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Smallpox God
Yoruba Artist
1969
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ceremonial Sword (afenatene)
Akan Artist
19th-20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Pendant Mask
Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ritual Ax
Yoruba Artist
late 19th century-early 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Doll (umndwana)
Ndebele Artist
20th century

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