WebbThe dance wand would have presented a dramatic image when seen in the hand of a dancing devotee. It was waved in violent and threatening gestures to imitate the … WebbShango dance wand (Oshe Shango), late 19th century. Wood. 15 5/8 × 7 5/16 × 4 3/16 in. (39.7 × 18.6 × 10.6 cm.) Museum purchase 1972.40. From Aggressive to Serene. This …
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WebbOshe Shango are dance wands (such as this piece) that Yoruba deities carry, cradle, wave, and thrust during dances in Shango’s honor. At times they are simply kept a reliquary on a shrine devoted to Shango. This elegant piece shows clear evidence of decades of handling, rubbing, and use. WebbShango Dance Wand (oshe Shango) Title: Shango Dance Wand (oshe Shango) Date: 20th century: Artist: Yoruba artist: Dimensions: 13 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (35.2 x 19.1 x 7 cm) Medium: Wood, beads, and string: Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes: Object Number: GL.72.19.4 : Culture: Yoruba; Nigeria or Benin: Classification: Sculpture: portland leather sangria
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WebbTitle: Dance Wand Date: 19th century Geography: Alaska, United States Culture: Native American (Koluschan or Tlingit) Medium: wood, spruce root, dew claws Dimensions: L. 15.9cm (6 1/4in.) Classification: Idiophone-Shaken-rattle Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 Accession Number: 89.4.3344 WebbShango Dance Wand (oshe Shango) Date: 20th century: Artist: Yoruba artist: Dimensions: 13 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (35.2 x 19.1 x 7 cm) Medium: Wood, beads, and string: Credit … WebbAn oshe shango, or dance wand, is carried by devotees at the annual festival for Shango, the god of thunder and lightning. The double ax-blade motif on the figure's head represents a thunderbolt, associated with the sudden, overwhelming, and unpredictable power of of Shango. Mid 20th C. Dimensions: 17"H x 5"W x 3"D Material: Wood, Pigment, Paint portland leather oversize tote