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Descrizione : A dance crest with animal ears. West Africa. 20th century. 14l x 7w x 6d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: Simpson Inventory #6809, purchased in 1993. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, In the royal kingdom of Benin, cylindrical altars to the hand, or ikegobo, are created to celebrate a person's accomplishments and successes. Ikegobo are dedicated to the hand, the aspect of an individual's being associated with action and the initiation of change which is at the root of one's achievements. Depending on a patron's wealth and place within the hierarchy of the kingdom, these objects are made of brass, wood, or clay. (Object: 1979.206.218) For a similar object see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Altar to the Hand (Ikegobo). late 18th century, 1979.206.218.
Prezzo: 200.00 USD 🔓Senza carta di credito.
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