Yoruba Offering Figure, Sacred to Shango

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African Tribal Art Yoruba Offering Figure Nigeria Material: wood, pigment, sacrificial patina Condition: good Size: approx 10" high (26cm) Yoruba Offering Figure Nigeria This figure is sacred to Shango, the thunder god, as indicated by the headdress, which is that of a Shango priestess.Such figures were used to hold the palm-nuts used by diviners to foretell the future. They were placed in the bowl, w they gatd spiritual power in between divinations.The figure is coated with a crusted sacrifical patina (egg, blood etc) apart from the headdress, which is kept scrupulously clean.A beautiful Yoruba figure. Please see below for further photos and shipping and payment details. Policies Shipping: I pass on shipping & packing costs without additional fees. I am happy to combine items to save on shipping wver possible -- but please note it is not always possible to combine large, heavy items. Returns: I stand by my sales and you are welcome to return an item if t is a real problem. However I reserve the right to refuse a return which is requested without good reason. I try to make descriptions as accurate and factual as possible and I am always happy to send you extra photographs or supply further information by email. Feedback: I always leave positive feedback when the deal is happily concluded on both sides. Please contact me read more

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