Shango stool
This stool probably formed part of the ritual paraphernalia of an altar house dedicated to Ṣango (Shango), the Yoruba oriṣa of thunder and lightning.
A carved wooden seat which is supported by three figures. The central figure is of a horseman, who is flanked by a drummer and a Shango attendant carrying a staff.
Likely acquired between 1895 - 1911. Donated by Mrs. F. P. Pinkett in 1927. Maker is unknown.
H. 474 x W. 371 x DP. 219 mm
A carved wooden seat which is supported by three figures. The central figure is of a horseman, who is flanked by a drummer and a Shango attendant carrying a staff.
Likely acquired between 1895 - 1911. Donated by Mrs. F. P. Pinkett in 1927. Maker is unknown.
H. 474 x W. 371 x DP. 219 mm
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 88/1927/5
- Category
- Ethnography
- Collection Class
- Religion and magic
- Collection Area Region
- W
- Material
- woodpigment
- Common Name
- Shango stool
- Simple Name
- stool
- Production County
- SW Nigeria
- Production Country
- Nigeria
- Production Year High
- 1911
