Null Oshe shango sceptre, Yoruba, Nigeria
Wood
H. 27 cm

Provenance :
- Jacques …

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Oshe shango sceptre, Yoruba, Nigeria Wood H. 27 cm Provenance : - Jacques Kerchache, Paris - Pierre Bergé, Collection Anne et Jacques Kerchache, June 12, 2010 - Collection Mme F. A delightful little oshe shango scepter, the kneeling figure surmounted by the double axe symbolizing the shango god is treated with remarkable delicacy.

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Oshe shango sceptre, Yoruba, Nigeria Wood H. 27 cm Provenance : - Jacques Kerchache, Paris - Pierre Bergé, Collection Anne et Jacques Kerchache, June 12, 2010 - Collection Mme F. A delightful little oshe shango scepter, the kneeling figure surmounted by the double axe symbolizing the shango god is treated with remarkable delicacy.

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