Ritual object · Nigeria, Igbo · ID: 3033729
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Provenance
Alfons Bermel, Berlin, GermanySize
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