Zemanek-Münster

Lidded box ·  Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3039331

Vendu 1 200 €

Description

wood, dark brown patina, crescent-shaped, human figure with ornamental body (mudfish) and striking big hands in the centre, rep. (breakage lid), missing parts through insect caused damage (inside), slight traces of abrasion;
may have been used to store the “edan” staffs belonging to the members of the “oshugbo” society.


Littérature comparée

Witte, Hans, A Closer Look, Berg en Dal 2004, p. 142, ill. 128


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