Dance staff "eshu"
Nigeria, Yoruba
not available anymore
Provenance
German Private Collection (acquired between 1969-1971)Size
H: 44 cm
H: 17.3 inch
Description
wood, partly encrusted black patina, round handle, carved with a human head with “eshu” plait, leather strings with thread cowrie snails attached, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion