Ritual object ·  Nigéria, Igbo · ID: 3033729

Description

wood, encrusted reddish brown patina, in form of a circular plate with handle, carved with geometrical ornaments, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of abrasion;
presumably used in context of “ikenga” rituals.

Littérature comparée

Cole, Herbert M., Aniakor, Chike C., Igbo Arts, Los Angeles 1984, p. 34, ill. 57