Amulet of the "eshu" cult

Description

wood, blackish brown patina, carved with long neck plait, which is characteristic for “eshu”, leather strap with cowrie strings around the neck, veiling the small body entirely, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
devotees of “eshu” used to wear such amulets on their wrists during ritual dances and masquerades.

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