Zemanek-Münster

Dance crest ·  Nigéria, Idoma · ID: 3038622

Vendu 1 500 €

Description

wood, polychrome paint, in form of a human head, typical horn-shaped coiffure, rising from a conical base, min. dam., cracks, paint rubbed off;
probably belonging to the “ogrinya” society. Membership was only allowed to men who already killed an elephant, a lion or a human. The crests were worn at funeral ceremonies or harvest festivities.


Littérature comparée

Lundbaek, Torben, Afrikanskt Kunst, Kjersmeiers Samling, Oslo 1968, p. 64


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