Shango Yoruba Orisha Wood Carving - Spirit Of Thunder Altar Art

IMPORTANT FOR US BUYERS The US has implemented additional duties on goods valued under $800. These tariffs are already included in the item price, so US buyers will not need to pay any extra fees. IMPORTANT FOR EU BUYERS Shipping set high due to complex customs (VAT, duties, delays). Orders >150 may incur extra fees. Message us to explore solutions or check non-EU shipping options. Shango is an Orisha, a deity in Yoruba religion. Genealogically speaking, Shango is a royal ancestor of the Yoruba. The ancestral Shango was the fourth king of the town of Oyo. Oral tradition describes him as powerful, with a voice like thunder & a mouth that spewed fire when he spoke. The natural forces associated with Shango are fire & lightning. His most prominent ritual symbol is the oshe, a double-headed battle-ax. Carved from ash wood height 9 inches Weight: 250 grams The wood is treated with a composition of linseed oil & beeswax, due to which there is no gloss & the wood looks more natural compared to the lacquered surface Shango Yoruba Orisha Wood Carving - Spirit Of Thunder Altar Art