Zemanek-Münster

Medicine horn

Tanzania, Zigua
sold EUR 600
Provenance
German Private Collection
Size
H: 51 cm
H: 20.1 inch

Description

animal horn, partly encrusted dark brown patina, remains of pigments, with plant fibre cuff and peg in shape of a human head, min. dam., slight traces of usage;
the horns of various animals were filled with symbolic substances and closed by a large stopper. They were used to cure, heal, cast spells, divine and exorcise.


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