Tête gardienne janiforme "kedie"
Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
Prix
1 000 €
Frais supplémentaires : 27% de commission, TVA, expédition et assurance transport
Provenance
Old Swedish CollectionJyrki Lammi, Helsinki, Finland
Taille
H: 20 cm
H: 7.9 inch
Description
wood, slightly sticky rich patina,
The function and meaning of these head sculptures are not clearly understood. However, it can be considered certain that these heads are valued as powerful spiritual objects, the receptacles for tutelary spirits, “dü”.