Ceremonial axe "aringo jagun"
Nigéria, Yoruba
n'est plus disponible
Provenance
German Private Collection (acquired between 1969-1971)Taille
H: 42,5 cm
H: 16.7 inch
Description
wood, partly encrusted, brown patina, remains of kaolin, iron blade, round handle, carved with a kneeling female figure, head with inserted blade, dam., cracks, traces of corrosion;
ceremonial axes are dedicated to “ogun”, the deity of iron and war, sometimes to “shango”, the god of thunder.