"Ifa" oracle head · Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3036894
sold
EUR 150
Size
H: 7,5 cm
H: 3.0 inch
Description
bone, dark pigment remains, oval base, fine grooved coiffure, 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 3036894 was last part of the auction 77th tribal art auction at June 28, 2014 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 385 achieved a sales price of EUR 150.
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