French collection of African art. Offering cups, some of which were used to store kola nuts or other gifts for visitors, were once placed in the royal palaces of the Ekiti and Igbomina regions of Yoruba country. However, caryatid sculptures incorporating lidded containers, arugba, symbolizing the world and its masculine-feminine component were also erected on Yoruba altars. The Yoruba religion is indeed based on artistic sculptures with coded messages ( aroko ). These spirits are supposed to intercede with the supreme god Olodumare . Some subjects also represent flutists in reference to certain divinities associated with divination. Matte pinkish beige patina, erosions and desiccation cracks. (source: "Yoruba", B.Lawal, 5 continents)
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