(BRAZIL.) Ritual Metal Scepter in form of a spear; passing through the scepter at bottom: a large metal loop to which 5 smaller metal loops are attached. 10 inches high. Bahia, circa 1930 E800/1,200 Such scepters were used by Cantumble high priests

(BRAZIL.) Ritual Metal Scepter in form of a spear; passing through the scepter at bottom: a large metal loop to which 5 smaller metal loops are attached. 10 inches high. Bahia, circa 1930 E800/1,200 Such scepters were used by Cantumble high priests of the African (Yoruba-derived) religion brought to Brazil by the African slave population. Yoruba rituals and craft practices appear almost untainted by Western religion and custom in the Bahia region.