Africa, the South Pacific, and the Americas

altar figure depicting Sango priest
altar figure depicting Sango priest
Culture or people Yoruba people
Creation date 1920-1976
Materials wood, pigment
Dimensions H: 38 3/16 in.
Credit line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg
Accession number 1989.719
Gallery Label

Sango is not depicted in carvings, but priests and other followers often are. This figure is holding two staffs like those exhibited on this platform. The staffs are symbols of the priest's devotion and of the destructive power of the deity. The hairstyle is also associated with priests. Altars may include several of these carvings.


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