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A Cross River Shrine Object, "ofo"

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Item Details

Description

Altarobjekt, "ofo"
Igbo, Nigeria
Ohne Sockel / without base
Gelbguss. H 8 cm. Ø 18,5 cm.

Provenienz:
Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich.

Ausgestellt:
Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011).

Weiterführende Literatur:
Ejizu, Christopher I. (1987). The Taxonomy, Provenance, and Functions of f : A Dominant Igbo Ritual and Political Symbol. Anthropos, 82(4/6), 457-467.

CHF 200 / 400
EUR 172 / 344

Condition

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A Cross River Shrine Object, "ofo"

Name: A Cross River Shrine Object, \"ofo\"
SKU: 83674495
Price: 180 CHF
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Estimate CHF 200 - CHF 400

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