Dance wand (Eshu)
Dance wand (Eshu)
mid 20th century
wood, hide, cowrie shells, fiber, medicinal bundles, indigo
shells splayed, approx.: 13 x 18 x 18 in. (33.02 x 45.72 x 45.72 cm)
CREATION PLACE:
Southwestern Nigeria, Africa
CULTURE OR GROUP:
Yoruba
OBJECT TYPE:
ceremonial staffs
IMAGE USE:
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LOCATION:
African Gallery
CREDIT LINE:
Gift of Cecilia and Irwin Smiley
OBJECT NUMBER:
1985-32-5
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Shells and beads spread flat
3/4 view, front
3/4 view, reverse
SELECTED EXHIBITION HISTORY
DIMENSIONS
- shells splayed, approx., shells splayed, approx.: 13 x 18 x 18 in. (33.02 x 45.72 x 45.72 cm)