Kneeling figure
Lamidi Olanade Fakeye
1992; mahogany
Lent by Purdue University Galleries

The double-headed axe, sacred emblem of Sango, the god of thunder, crowns this figure. She holds a rooster and a ram, animals sacrificed during religious rites. Lamidi’s steel chisels produced fine detailing on the textiles, the animals, and the woman's hairstyle.