Dance Staff (oshe Shango)
Maker
Yoruba Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumWood, beads
Dimensions19 x 6 x 3 1/4 in. (48.3 x 15.2 x 8.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1993.12.2
Collections
DescriptionStaff surmounted by a finely sculpted kneeling female figure holding her breasts, with necklace, facial scarifications, surmounted by double thunderbolts, and with fine patina.