Staff (Oshe Shango)

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Staff (Oshe Shango) (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, pigment
  • Dimensions 18 x 7 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (45.7 x 19.7 x 3.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Friend, Jr., 1985.13
  • Work Type staff
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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