Sculpture d'agression masculine "iphri" ·  Nigéria, Isoko / Urhobo · ID: 3047391

Description

wood, kaolin, rest.

A stylistically close work, possibly from the same workshop, illustrated in Wittmer, 1978, ill. 100.

The spirit of the “iphri” is symbolized by the abstract beast with wide open teeth-revealing snout. To gain its support the “iphri” must be ritually fed every four days. For if this is neglected out of carelessness, it could become “hungry” and perhaps cause trouble. Most commonly offered were chalk (“oorhe”), cola nuts (“evwe”) and gin (“udi”).

L’objet Sculpture d’agression masculine “iphri” avec l’ID d’objet 3047391 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 96e Vente aux enchères dans 24 avril 2021 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 225 a atteint un prix de vente de 2 500 €.

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Littérature comparée

Wittmer, Marcilene K. & William Arnett, Three Rivers of Nigeria, Atlanta 1978