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Ancient Yoruba Shango Altar, African Art

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Ancient Yoruba Shango Altar, African Art

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A rare Yoruba peoples altar to the Shango cult, NIGERIA, Africa. An Exceptional old shrine carved from a single tree trunk, depicting ancestor faces, male and female devotees and showing plenty of age and ceremonial use, the top is smooth and has many dozens of small cuts from what ever rituals were performed on the altar. The Altar is quite heavy and measures 11 x 11.5 inches and has a 17 lb shipping weight.

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fair, heavily weathered

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Ancient Yoruba Shango Altar, African Art

Name: Ancient Yoruba Shango Altar, African Art
SKU: 72888501
Price: 160 USD
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