Cult staff with statue for male aggression "iphri" · Nigeria, Urhobo · ID: 3046651
sold
EUR 800
Provenance
Private Collection, Brussels, BelgiumDorotheum, Vienna, 31 October 2017, Lot 61
Size
H: 69,5 cm
H: 27.4 inch
Description
wood, kaolin, base
The “iphri” embodies both positive and negative aggression. It allows an overly contentious individual to contain his ill will and empowers the warrior to become a brave and powerful fighter.
The object Cult staff with statue for male aggression “iphri” with the object ID 3046651 was last part of the auction 94th Tribal Art Auction at March 7, 2020 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 281 achieved a sales price of EUR 800.
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Comparing literature
Foss, Perkins (ed.), Where Gods and Mortals meet, New York 2004, p. 59 ff.
Publications
AHDRC: 0146795