AN UNUSUAL WOOD SHANGO STAFF

Description:

Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba
H. 48 cm
Iconographically interesting carving. The handle is carved with a male, bearded figure balancing an inverted, stylised drum on his head. In the "Ogboni" rite, the drum "agba" plays an important role.
From a southern German private collection, formerly the Ludwig Bretschneider Collection (1909-1987) - Partially crusty surface patina. Perspex base