Zemanek-Münster

Ceremonial adze "aringo jagun"

Nigeria, Yoruba
sold EUR 1,200
Size
H: 30,3 cm
H: 11.9 inch

Description

wood, brown patina, iron, handle in shape of an equestrian figure, bell-shaped blade projecting to the back, emerging from a disc-shaped superstructure the figure carries on the head, slightly dam., missing parts at the base, cracks, rep. (lance), corrosion, base;
ceremonial axes are dedicated to “ogun”, the deity of iron and war, sometimes to “shango”, the god of thunder.


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