"Ifa" oracle head ·  Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3035813

Description

ivory, slightly encrusted brown patina, the neck carved with rings, drilled pupils, min. dam., small missing part, slight traces of abrasion, base;
such figures symbolize the presence of “eshu”, acting as mediator with the other deities.

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The object “Ifa” oracle head with the object ID 3035813 was last part of the auction 75th tribal art auction at November 30, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 101 achieved a sales price of EUR 360.

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