Rare figure Yoruba Eshu with decorations of cowrie shells. Eshu is the incarnation of the principle of uncertainty in the Yoruba pantheon. He has the attributes of the magician, the divine messenger and messenger to the Yoruba Orisha (gods) Eshu is a male deity, but often depicted as male and female. This is superbly sculpted male figure and a well used specimen. Nigeria early 20th century. A fine unusual Yoruba Eshu face with cowrie shell decorations Eshu is the Embodiment of the principle of uncertainty in the Yoruba pantheon, He has the attributes of the magician, the trickster and is God’s messenger to the Yoruba Orissa (gods) Eshu is a male deity But often depicted both male and female. This is superbly carved male figure and a well used specimen. Size 36 cm Nigeria late 19th early 20th century. L’item « ART TRIBAL AFRICAIN RARE YORUBA ESHU » est en vente depuis le mardi 19 avril 2016. Il est dans la catégorie « Art, antiquités\Art du XIXe et avant\Arts, objets ethniques ». Le vendeur est « arte-facto » et est localisé à/en london, London. Cet article peut être livré partout dans le monde.

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