Dance crest "egungun" ·  Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3036807

Description

wood, matt blackish brown patina, brass tags, remains of a band of fabric, the head of “eshu” rising from a vaulted base with drilled holes for attachment, slightly dam., crack (left side of the head), missing parts (coiffure in the neck area), rest. at the base, traces of insect caused damage at the same place

Comparing literature

Witte, Hans, A Closer Look, Berg en Dal 2004, p. 57