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Two anthropomorphic bells "omo", Nigeria, Yoruba, Size: H: 24,5 cm/15,5 cm (H: 9.6 inch/6.1 inch), ID: 3043865
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Lot 116
89th Tribal Art Auction

Two anthropomorphic bells "omo" ·  Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3043865

sold EUR 700
Provenance
Gerd Hanebeck, Wuppertal, Germany
Size
H: 24,5 cm/15,5 cm
H: 9.6 inch/6.1 inch

Description

bronze,

This bell refers to the “oshugbo” society. Both chiefs and “oshugbo” members wear the headdress represented on the bell, and the crescent marks on the forehead appear on other “oshugbo” artforms. Such a bell hangs from a sash over the chief’s left hip and rings when he walks, warning people that he is approaching.

Publications

AHDRC: 0153618

Africa

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