Zemanek-Münster

Container in form of a rooster

Nigeria, Yoruba
not available anymore
Provenance
collected in situ (1975)
Size
H: 31 cm
H: 12.2 inch

Description

wood, brown patina, remains of paint, plumage depicted by incised ornaments, rep. (breakages at the neck), slight traces of insect caused damage and abrasion;
animal-shaped receptacles were predominantly used for storing embellishment and for offering cola nuts to guests.


Comparing literature

Eisenhofer, Stefan (Hg.), Kulte, Künstler, Könige in Afrika, Linz 1997, p. 308, ill. III/11.36

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