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Yoruba, Nigeria Wooden Shrine Panel
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Pre 1900 item# 918371 (stock# 1577)
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Griffin Gallery Ancient Art
tel.561-994-0811 fax.561-994-1855
$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 appr ...click for details
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