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Dance Staff
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Dance Staff

Artist/Maker
Datemid 20th century
Mediumwood and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 19 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. (50.5 x 9.5 x 7.9 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Armor
Credit LineGift of Jo Ann and Alan Lederman
Terms
    Object number81.0519
    DescriptionThis staff with a female head, one of a pair, is used in the worship of Eshu Elegba.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    mid 20th century
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    early 20th century
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    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early 20th century
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    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Herbalist's Staff
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    mid 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Staff (Oshe Shango)
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early or mid 20th century
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    Nigeria, Yoruba people
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    Chokwe people
    ca. 1930
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    Chokwe people
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    Nigeria, Yoruba people
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