Oshe Shango Dance Wand, Staff.
1986.21.0002
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Oshe Shango Dance Wand, Staff. (1986.21.0002) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Artist: Otooro of Ketu "Otooro ... was one of a group of master carvers who flourished in the atelier in Oyo Ekiti sponsored by Father Kevin Carroll." - R. Faletti, 7/14/97 |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Colonial |
| Date | 20th century |
| Culture | Yoruba |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 30.3 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 10.1 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 5.0 cm |
| Weight | 189 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Plant--Wood, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Staining, Painting |
Research Remarks
| Description | Under Review |
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| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Carroll, Father Kevin. Yoruba Religious Carving. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
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| Reproduction | No |
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