Ancient Shango Scepter of Nigeria - Yoruba - Nigeria (No reserve price)

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Sceptre Shango ancien du Nigeria, from the Yoruba culture, originating in Nigeria, dating to the mid-20th century, provenance: private collection, 49 cm high, 13 cm wide, 5 cm deep, 420 g, in good condition.

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Scepter representing Shango from the Yoruba Pantheon. An ancient and quite rustic piece, with traces of polychromy.

Scepter representing Shango from the Yoruba Pantheon. An ancient and quite rustic piece, with traces of polychromy.

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Ethnic group/ culture
Yoruba
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ancient Shango Scepter of Nigeria
Height
49 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
5 cm
Weight
420 g
Provenance
Private collection
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