Traditionally staffs were carried during the Shango cult ceremony, the top of the wand with symmetrical forms, symbolizing thunder bolts, (Shango is the God, or Orisha of Thunder) and the sculptural face has large rimmed eyes, and facial scarification. The handle has a disc base.

Shango is the deified former king of the city of Oyo.

Height: 26 ¾" x Width: 8 ¼" x Depth: 4 ½".