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Yoruba, Nigeria Wooden Shrine Panel browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts: Pre 1900: item # 918371 Please refer to our stock # 1577 when inquiring.
Griffin Gallery Ancient Art 608 Banyan Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431 tel 561-994-0811 Guest Book $3,800 |
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| Yoruba, Nigeria Africa, wooden Shrine Panel, 19th Century. While the meaning of all of the carvings is not known, many images allude to two Yoruba gods, Eshu & Ogun, though they are never depicted. Eshu & Ogun are gods who cross boundaries. Other carved images also refer to the doors' function. For example, snakes & crocodiles are boundary-crossing creatures that inhabit two worlds: above & below the ground, and wet & dry areas. Panel is 61" x 25" with wear appropriate to age, in good condition. | ||
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