Intended to sit on the ceremonial altar, this ritual cup whose support represents a bird is formed from a container which housed the sacred palm nuts. Erosions, cracks. Slightly polychrome matte patina. Centered on the veneration of its gods, or orisà, the Yoruba religion is based on artistic sculptures with coded messages (aroko). They are designed by sculptors at the request of followers, diviners and their clients. These spirits are believed to intercede with the supreme god Olodumare. The kingdoms of Oyo and Ijebu were born following the disappearance of the Ifé civilization and are still the basis of the political structure of the Yoruba . The Oyo created two cults centered on the Egungun and Sango societies, still active, who worship their gods, the Orisa, through ceremonies making call for masks, statuettes, scepters and divination supports. (source: “Yoruba”, B.Lawal, 5 continents)
280.00 € Possibility of payment in 2x (2x 140.0 €) This item is sold with its certificate of authenticity
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