Cult staff with statue for male aggression "iphri"
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Lot: 281
94th Tribal Art AuctionCult staff with statue for male aggression "iphri"
Nigeria, Urhobo
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Private Collection, Brussels, Belgium Dorotheum, Vienna, 31 October 2017, Lot 61 |
H: 27.4 inch | sold |
wood, kaolin, base
The "iphri" embodies both positive and negative aggression. It allows an overly contentious individual to contain his ill will and empowers the warrior to become a brave and powerful fighter.
Foss, Perkins (ed.), Where Gods and Mortals meet, New York 2004, p. 59 ff.
