Container in form of a rooster
Nigéria, Yoruba
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Provenance
collected in situ (1975)Taille
H: 31 cm
H: 12.2 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, remains of paint, plumage depicted by incised ornaments, rep. (breakages at the neck), slight traces of insect caused damage and abrasion;
animal-shaped receptacles were predominantly used for storing embellishment and for offering cola nuts to guests.