Amulet of the "eshu" cult
Nigeria, Yoruba
not available anymore
Provenance
Galerie 69, Stuttgart, GermanySize
H: 11,5 cm
H: 4.5 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, with projecting lobe, bearing a further face of “eshu” on the rear, min. dam., insect caused damage.
Worn by devotees of “eshu” on their wrists during ritual dances and masquerades.