Zemanek-Münster

Ritual object

Nigeria, Igbo
not available anymore
Provenance
Alfons Bermel, Berlin, Germany
Size
H: 52,5 cm
H: 20.7 inch

Description

wood, encrusted reddish brown patina, in form of a circular plate with handle, carved with geometrical ornaments, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of abrasion;
presumably used in context of “ikenga” rituals.


Comparing literature

Cole, Herbert M., Aniakor, Chike C., Igbo Arts, Los Angeles 1984, p. 34, ill. 57

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