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Yoruba Statue (N° 24497)

African sculpture associated with "Esu, Eshu", or "Ogo Elegba", divine messenger of the Yoruba pantheon, intermediary between humans and the God Olodumare. He is Legba in Fon voodoo.
These carved figures reflect the iconography of tribal art Yoruba.
Black matte patina, colored highlights. Erosions.
The Yoruba, more than 20 million, occupy southwestern Nigeria and the central and southeastern region of Benin under the name of Nago. The kingdoms of Oyo and Ijebu arose 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 still active Egungun and Sango societies, which worshiped a pantheon of gods, the Orisa< /i> , through ceremonies using masks, statuettes, scepters and divination supports.
 

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OriginEx-collection allemande
EthnyYoruba
Countrynigéria
Material(s)wood, cauris
Height cm64
Depth23 cm
Width20 cm
Weight1.72 Kg

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