#AGX239 Africa / Nigeria. Yoruba oshe Shango kneeling, skirted female.

Shango is considered by believers as the most powerful god of the cult that shares his name. He is considered responsible for fearsome thunderstorms, often resulting in stones appearing on the ground after a rain.

Please note the baby's head protruding from wrap on the figure's back. Shango wands (oshe Shango) are used in ceremonial dances and as shrine objects. Shango's power is manifested only to believers. The objects themselves possess no known mystical power, good or evil, for non- believers.

There has been some obvious deterioration due to aging, and some repairs. Maker unrecorded. Acquired in 2000 from an

18 3/4"tall x 6 1/2"wide at the celt #AGX239

This is one of many that are in the collection of the seller. It was said to be acquired from a London England ethnographic dealer. Offered with an Aboriginals Gallery Certificate of Provenance.