Lot 0347

Ceremonial axe for the "ogun" cult - Nigeria, Yoruba

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Ceremonial axe for the "ogun" cult - Nigeria, Yoruba

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Description

wood, iron, encrusted patina,

Ceremonial axes are dedicated to "ogun", the deity of iron and war, sometimes to "shango", the god of thunder.
H: 54 cm, H: 21,3 inch

Provenance:
Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany

Condition

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Ceremonial axe for the "ogun" cult - Nigeria, Yoruba

Name: Ceremonial axe for the \"ogun\" cult - Nigeria, Yoruba
SKU: 174170688
Price: 200 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €200 - €400

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