A Yoruba Owo Ram Head Altar Piece
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A Carved wooden image of a Ram with well handled and worn surface, old tribal repair and signs of handling and field use. Such images of a Ram / human head are found in the Owo region, Nigeria. Such images known as(osanmasinmi) adorn ancestral altars and shrines (ojupo) of royals, chiefs and Yoruba leaders. Osanmasinmi heads honor the ancestors and are thought to embody the chief and his powers. The shrines served as mediums to communicate with passed ancestors during yam harvests. Osanmasinmi heads take the form of rams as it is believed that their aggressive nature provide protection for their families. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria. The sculpture measures 10.5 x 7 inches. Provenance: A Private Pennsylvania collection.
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Good, well handled and worn
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A Yoruba Owo Ram Head Altar Piece
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