Janus figure ·  Nigéria, Tiv · ID: 3033847

Description

wood, encrusted blackish brown patina, real hair, male/female, eyes with inlay of mirror glass/resp. animal tooth (?), attached pouches of animal skin filled with magical substances, sacrificial traces (head), slightly dam., on plate;
the Tiv have two types of figural sculpture: post figures called “ihambe” and smaller portable figures. Both types seem to have been general tutelary deities revered for the protection and prosperity they provided agricultural lands and families, especially regarding marriage and human fertility. Both types were associated with medicines that repelled evil and fostered health and well-being.

L’objet Janus figure avec l’ID d’objet 3033847 a fait partie de l’enchère 71st tribal art auction en 24 novembre 2012 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 263.

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Littérature comparée

Cole, Herbert M., Invention and Tradition, München, London, New York 2012, p. 82