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Caryatid vessel (arugba Shango)

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Standing male figure (ere ibeji)

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Horse-and-rider figure (elesin Shango)

Cultures & Traditions

Shango

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A Yoruba Caryatid vessel (arugba Shango)

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Man's tunic

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Shango dance wand ("oshe" Shango)

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Standing female figure (ere ibeji)

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Horse-and-rider figure (elesin Shango)

Artists & Designers

Akobi Ogun Fakeye (c. 1870-1946)

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Egungun costume

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Bowl with lid (opon igede)

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Shrine couple, kneeling female figure with bowl

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Shrine couple, kneeling male figure