Staff or Club (Ogo Elegba)

Yoruba people, Western Nigeria, African

20th century

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male; belt; necklace; bracelet
Staff surmounted by the double axe motif, stylized reference to the thunderbolt believed to be hurled from the skies by Shango, with kneeling female figure.
Pear-shaped vessel has short, narrow foot and lid with knob handle; body and lid covered with pinched points.
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