Sculpture pour agression masculine "iphri"
Nigéria, Urhobo ou Isoko
Vendu
2 300 €
Provenance
Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, France (collected in the 1970s)Taille
H: 64,5 cm
H: 25.4 inch
Description
wood, separately carved amulet pouch, rest. (horns), 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.