Dance wand "eshu" ·  Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3037463

Description

wood, dark brown patina, blue pigment remains, leather band, carved with a figure of “eshu”, who is identified by the projecting lobe, bearing a further face of “eshu” on the rear, holding a flywhisk in the right hand, missing part (left forearm), slight traces of abrasion, small missing part (base), base;
the male deity of “eshu” played an important role in Yoruba religion. No sacrifice could ever be made without granting a gift to “eshu”, because he was looked upon as a mediator between humans and deities. How much he is still present in everyday life becomes obvious on market places, where always a small “eshu” altar is erected.

L’objet Dance wand “eshu” avec l’ID d’objet 3037463 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 78th tribal art auction dans 18 octobre 2014 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 370 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 000 €.

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