Staff for Shango (Oshe Shango)

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

20th century

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Small wood mummy case in the form of a falcon, originally painted.
Figure, Itsogo people, Nigeria, African, wood, raffia, and kaolin
The mask depicts an elongated human face topped with horns, with a standing figure in between holding the horns. A zig-zag fringe representing a beard surrounds the face
Mask/headdress composed of male face with beard and pierced eyes, topped by head-ware which includes sculpted drum resting on framework, held in place by sculpted fabric tie.