Yoruba Shango Wand
$549.00
In stock
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ITEM #:
55037
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
YORUBA SHANGO DANCE WAND:
A Yoruba Shango wand like this was carried by devotees at the annual festival of Shango and on other ritual occasions. On this fine, the subject is carved as a suppliant female devotee of Shango, the Yoruba thunder deity.
Details
ITEM #:
55037
ETHNICITY:
Yoruba
ORIGIN:
Nigeria
MEDIUM:
Wood.
DIMENSIONS:
17.5″ Tall (44.5 cm)
CONDITION:
Good.
PROVENANCE:
Jean-Pierre Hallet Estate Collection – Florida, USA.
CATALOGUE NOTE:
Behold the Yoruba Shango Wand, a masterfully crafted emblem of Shango, the revered Yoruba god of thunder. Historically deified following an epic tale of magic, rage, and redemption, Shango’s presence endures through this emblematic oshe Shango. The very wood that forms this wand whispers tales of Shango’s earthly reign, his tumultuous end, and his ascension as an orisha of unparalleled might.
Carved from the sacred ayan tree—witness to Shango’s mortal departure—this dance wand is an artistic manifestation of both Shango’s ferocity and his fertility. Its shaft culminates in the unmistakable double axe shape, representing the thunderstones dispatched by Shango to smite or to shield.
Every detail of this piece, from the beautifully etched thunderstones to the axe blades, invokes a sense of awe, aligning you with Shango’s divine authority. The intricate composition casts a pregnant priestess or female supplicant, a devout figure bearing the promise of life, contrasting with Shango’s potent destructiveness. Her figure, adorned with significant cultural motifs—the openwork hairstyle and precise scarification—tells a deeper story of culture, spirituality, and the Yoruba people’s connection to their pantheon.
This oshe Shango wand is not merely a relic; it is a vibrant, visual narrative—one that has traversed generations and been embraced by a wide spectrum of worshippers, each offering their unique veneration. Sourced from the renowned Jean-Pierre Hallet Estate Collection, it carries historical significance and an assured pedigree that will resonate with African Art Collectors worldwide.
Enhance your collection with a piece that does more than occupy space; it captivates the spirit and embodies the complexity of Yoruba mythology. The Yoruba Shango Wand is a conduit of the divine, standing as a testament to Shango’s enduring glory.
Possess this extraordinary artifact and hold a fragment of enduring history.
