Amulet of the "eshu" cult · Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3043368
sold
EUR 600
Provenance
collected in situ (1978)Size
H: 12 cm
H: 4.7 inch
Description
wood, shiny brown patina, remains of pigments, collection number “5020” at the bottom, metal tag eyes (one missing), min. dam., abrasion of paint.
Devotees of “eshu” used to wear such amulets on their wrists during ritual dances and masquerades.