Collectable Oshe Shango / Chango Dance, Nigeria / Santeria

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Collectable Oshe Shango / Chango Dance, Nigeria / Santeria:
$249.00

Oshe Shango staffs/wands are carried by devotees, primarily women, of the god Shango at annual festivals and other occasions. Shango\'s power is displayed in thunder and lightening. Shango was the 4th King of Oyo. He misused his power and the city was destroyed by thunderstorms; Shango was exiled and later died. When Oyo continued to suffer devastation, his followers believed that it was Shango\'s revenge and declared him an Orisha (god). The Shango cult grew, and their dances are marked by violent and aggressive movements to the sharp beat of drums. Wands display Shango\'s thunderaxe and feature kneeling women as representatives of all supplicants. They often hold or lift their breasts. This particularOshe was two Ibeji figures, Shango known as the father of all Ibejis.

Measures approximately 22\" in height by 9 1/2\" at width.Free Priority Shipping

Materials: wood