Ifa oracle head
Nigéria, Yoruba
Vendu
600 €
Taille
H: 5 cm
H: 2.0 inch
Description
bone, dark pigment remains, a neck carved with rings, drilled pupils and a cap-like headgear, min. dam., fine cracks;
such figures symbolize the presence of “eshu”, acting as mediator with the other deities.