African, Oceanic & Art of the Americas - 28th April 2022

Lot 1208

A Yoruba Shango wand

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £180

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Description

A Yoruba Shango wand

Nigeria

of janiform with stylised axe blades headdress, with remains of white pigment to the eyes,

54.5cm high,

two Yoruba divination boards, 34.5cm and 50cm diameter, and a Yoruba kola nut bowl with a figural support and associated cover, 36.5cm high. (5)

Provenance

Roger Todd Collection, London, UK.