Shango Dance Staff
1972.09.0001
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Shango Dance Staff (1972.09.0001) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
|
| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Nationalist |
| Date | Mid 20th century CE |
| Culture | Yoruba |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 61.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 18.6 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 5.8 cm |
| Weight | 1,167 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Plant--Wood, Pigment--Paint |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising, Painting, Piercing |
Research Remarks
| Description | Under Review |
|---|---|
| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Thompson, Robert Farris. Black Gods and Kings: Yoruba Art at UCLA. Los Angeles: University of California Museum and Laboratories of Ethnic Arts and Technology, 1971. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
|---|---|
| Reproduction | no |
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