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Ifé is the central city of the Yoruba mythology.  It is considered as the cradle of humanity and the centre of the world. According to the Ifé mythology, the town was founded by the minor god, Oduduwa, who was the first Ooni (royal title proper to Ifé).

Yoruba Ritual Sceptre (Oshe) representing a priestess of the cult of the God Shango.  In the Yoruba mythology, Shango is the deity associated to fire, thunder and lightning. 

Valiant man, hunter and looter, he punishes liars, criminals and thieves.  The (Oshe) staff, ornamented with a double axe, is held by the dancers in the left hand,  

during possession ceremonies. 

Estimated age: Between 1960 and 1970.


Area of collection: IBADAN (NIGERIA).

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The item shall be delivered by the carrier Mondial Relay countries accepting this shipment mode.  For other countries, we will deliver via the express parcel service of the French Post (Colissimo). 

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All our items are delivered with a document in A5 format, named the object’s identity card, sharing information about the origin of the piece and its essence. 

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