The seated human figure has a large head and large blade-like projection atop the head, indicating Shango. The figure has a beard and penis, indicating he's a male. The left arm holds a staff, or possibly a rifle, and in the right arm there is a knife resting on his shoulder. There is a small dog to his left. The figure is on a small rectangular platform with a human face at the front two corners. The platform sits atop a tall cylindrical stem with a round base.