A Yoruba Shango Stagg, Nigeria

the handle flaring at the base and issuing a loop at one end, the other end supporting a square base set under a female figure with enlarged feet, long skirt, large breast, the bend arms with hands holding a piece of cloth partially covering the breast, the enlarged head with globular eyes and a high forehead set under a large bow-like projection, scarifications on the cheeks and the bow; remain of old blue-green and red pigments, rich encrusted patina.