A silhouette of spreading branches evokes Osanyin, god of herbal medicines. His faithful honor the forest as a source of healing power.
This staff was created for a belief system known as Candomble, a practice derived from Yoruba deities.
Iron
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1397.1
Now on view at the
Seattle Art Museum
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