African Tribal Art - Cowrie shell shrine object, Yoruba, Nigeria

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African Tribal Art - Cowrie shell shrine object, Yoruba, Nigeria


This cowrie shell shrine object is from the Yoruba of Nigeria. It stands 22” high and has a bone flute which represents Eshu, the trickster, at the top center of the piece. Please see detail photos below.  Early to mid-20th century.  #5812  $550

 

African Tribal Art - Cowrie shell shrine object, Yoruba, Nigeria, back

African Tribal Art - Cowrie shell shrine object, Yoruba, Nigeria, left
African Tribal Art - Cowrie shell shrine object, Yoruba, Nigeria, right
African Tribal Art - Cowrie shell shrine object, Yoruba, Nigeria, top front
African Tribal Art - Cowrie shell shrine object, Yoruba, Nigeria, top back

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