Staff for Esu (Ogo Esu)
Culture
Yorùbá
DateEarly-mid 20th century
OriginNigeria
MediumWood, leather, cloth, string
Dimensions12 × 1 7/8 in. (30.5 × 4.7 cm.)
Base: 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. (4 × 6.3 cm.)
Base: 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. (4 × 6.3 cm.)
Collection AreaAFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Bernice Barth, Los Angeles
Object number1991.121
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Last Updated10/30/24
Antoine-Louis Barye
Original model c. 1840; this cast possibly 1876-1884