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Staffs for Osanyin, Ogum and Xango
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Staffs for Osanyin, Ogum and Xango

Label TextOgum, 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.
Object number81.17.1397.2
Credit LineGift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
MediumIron