Dance staff "oshe shango"
Nigeria, Yoruba
not available anymore
Provenance
Philippe Ratton, Paris, FranceSize
H: 37,5 cm
H: 14.8 inch
Description
wood, encrusted patina, remains of pigments, elaborate carved handle with six human faces, double axe symbol with two human heads on each side, min. dam., small missing parts through insect caused damage, fine cracks, slight traces of abraison, base