Amulet of the "eshu" cult
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87th Tribal Art AuctionAmulet of the "eshu" cult
Nigeria, Yoruba
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Galerie 69, Stuttgart, Germany | H: 4.5 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, dark brown patina, with projecting lobe, bearing a further face of "eshu" on the rear, min. dam., insect caused damage.
Worn by devotees of "eshu" on their wrists during ritual dances and masquerades.