African Art

Yoruba scepter/staff, Nigeria

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Yoruba scepter/staff, Nigeria

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This is probably a staff for the cult of Shapona (Sòpòna) from the Ijebu area. Shapona is the Yoruba god of smallpox. Shapona is worshipped to ward off diseases like smallpox. This scepter has a lovely age and wear patina and an impressive size in volume.

H. 50 cm

Provenance: South Swedish private collection.

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