The Sacred Arts of the Black Atlantic

Showcasing the art and ritual of the African and African-diaspora religions

Ṣẹrẹ Rattle

Catalog Number: D026

Maker:

unknown

Dimensions:

18 cm

(centimeters)

7 in

(inches)

Religion and Denomination: Yoruba indigenous religion (Yoruba)

Country of Origin: Nigeria

Ethnographic Origin: Yoruba

Materials: Gourd

Usage: N/A

Detailed Description of Significance:

The ṣéré rattle and the double axe are the hand-held objects most closely associated with the worship of the god of thunder and lighting, Ṣàngó.