Ifa oracle head · Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3032756
sold
EUR 300
Size
H: 6,5 cm
H: 2.6 inch
Description
ivory, honey brown patina, circular base, fine grooved coiffure with long plait backside, min. dam.;
such figures symbolize the presence of “eshu”, acting as mediator with the other deities.
The object Ifa oracle head with the object ID 3032756 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 354 achieved a sales price of EUR 300.
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