Dance crest · Nigeria, Idoma · ID: 3038622
sold
EUR 1,500
Size
H: 34 cm
H: 13.4 inch
Description
wood, polychrome paint, in form of a human head, typical horn-shaped coiffure, rising from a conical base, min. dam., cracks, paint rubbed off;
probably belonging to the “ogrinya” society. Membership was only allowed to men who already killed an elephant, a lion or a human. The crests were worn at funeral ceremonies or harvest festivities.
Comparing literature
Lundbaek, Torben, Afrikanskt Kunst, Kjersmeiers Samling, Oslo 1968, p. 64