Three fans ·  Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3034274

Description

metal alloy, disc-shaped, decorated with incised ornaments resp. punched zoomorphic forms, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, metal socle;
used in the cult of the river goddess “oshun”, who bestows the gift of children. The cult has spread over practically the whole of Yorubaland, but is centred on the city of Oshogbo. The frightening thing about Oshun is that she uses her fans not only as means of keeping cool, but also as throwing knives which she flings at those who arouse her anger.

L’objet Three fans avec l’ID d’objet 3034274 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 72nd tribal art auction dans 9 mars 2013 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 384 a atteint un prix de vente de 350 €.

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Littérature comparée

Witte, Hans, A Closer Look, Berg en Dal 2004, ill. 257