Lot Essay
Henry Drewal writes "Altar pedestals are the focal point of the shrine of Sango. They elevate the most important element of the shrine, the thundercelt." (Drewal, 1977, p. 22)
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A YORUBA SANGO THUNDERCELT ALTAR
With a woman seated on a cylindrical base with a male and a female figure, and masks forms on either side, the large figure supporting on her head and with raised hands a round container with separate top with human heads in relief in front of each, red pigment with indigo and white detailing, insect damage at back of top.
45in. (114.4cm.) high
With a woman seated on a cylindrical base with a male and a female figure, and masks forms on either side, the large figure supporting on her head and with raised hands a round container with separate top with human heads in relief in front of each, red pigment with indigo and white detailing, insect damage at back of top.
45in. (114.4cm.) high