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Shango Dance Staff (osé Sàngó)
Shango Dance Staff (osé Sàngó)

Shango Dance Staff (osé Sàngó)

Date20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, beads, and string
Dimensions13 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (35.2 x 19.1 x 7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes
Object numberGL.72.19.4
On View
On view
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