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Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands
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A pair of African Mumuye rain wands on custom stands. This pair of vintage tribal rain wands originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were utilized by the Mumuye shamans in rain-making ceremonies where they would place the bottom ends in small holes dug into the earth, and symbolically petition the gods for rain. This pair of Mumuye rain wands are each presented upon custom black iron stands, making a great pair of decorative objects for your home or office.
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Place of Origin:Nigeria
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Light wear throughout consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
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