Sculpture d'agression masculine "iphri" ·  Nigéria, Urhobo · ID: 3051996

Description

wood, sacrificial patina, base

Each “iphri” was originally owned by a single individual, usually a prominent hunter or warrior and was kept in his house.

The “iphri” must be fed. Offerings are presented to its open mouth. This feeding must be done every four days. If one fails to perform regular feeding, it is said that the “iphri” “gets hungry” and may become troublesome.

L’objet Sculpture d’agression masculine “iphri” avec l’ID d’objet 3051996 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères Vente aux enchères 104 dans 12 avril 2025 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 321 a atteint un prix de vente de 600 €.

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Littérature comparée

Foss, Perkins (ed.), Where Gods and Mortals meet, New York 2004, p. 18