Ogum, god of iron and war, is responsible for implements that assist mankind, as seen here in miniature. A hoe, shovel and pick are helpful tools, while a spear, knife and sword are weapons used to wage war.
This staff is part of a belief system known as Candomble, a practice derived from Yoruba deities.
Seattle Art Museum respectfully acknowledges that we are on Indigenous land, the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. We honor our ongoing connection to these communities past, present, and future.
