Ogo elegba eshu yoruba
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Beautiful pair of eshu sculptures of the yoruba ethnic group (ogo elegba eshu yoruba)a myth shows eshu deceiving ifa with the secrets of divination; in another eshu restores ifa from his incarceration in a palm tree, which categorises him as the founder of the ifa religionif eshu is not properly revered, problems are expected for the community or for someone in particulareshu requires constant appeasement to carry out his assigned duties of transmitting sacrifices and foreseeing the futureesu is believed to be the messenger of the yoruba gods, a sacrificial bearer, guardian of the ritual way of life and often also seen as the âcheating godâeshu, also called elegba, a deceitful god of the yoruba of nigeria, an essentially protective and benevolent spirit that serves ifa, the main god, as a messenger between heaven and earthif properly revered, soothsayers use esu to remove obstacles, cure diseases, and help people communicate with other godsesu's power is often represented visually as male and female couples; this is a metaphor of their ability to transform between the two sexes, turn death into life (through childbirth) and overcome the tension between the two sexesare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availablematerials: light wood, fabric and plastic to tie the cowries (snail shell)there's an interdependenceplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitehere we have two figures, male and female, kneeling with scarified cheeks and small projection on the top of the head, the female holding her breasts, and the male holding a vase in each handdimensions: 56 cm in total and about 20 cm the figures
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eshu staff, yoruba, nigeriayoruba eshu divination staff carved with a fine standing figure holding two calabashan oval face with naturalistic features and a high crested coiffureare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availablea cylindrical handle supporting a symmetrical arranged body with free carved arms, both hands resting on the thighs, blue string of glass beads around the neckwood, middle dark brown patina, broken and glued above both feet, restoration on the base, cracks, signs of fine age and wearplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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yoruba "guĂ©lĂ©dĂ©â helmet/mask/crest from nigeria or benin the yoruba live between nigeria and benin, in a region covered by forest and savannahthe yoruba live between nigeria and benin, in a region covered by forest and savannahthere were 4 times more gemellary births among the yoruba than in the rest of the worldthe slave trade strongly affected the yoruba population and contributed to the dissemination of their rites and beliefsthe shipment takes between 2 and 3 days for france; 2 and 5 days throughout europeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiobjects are sent with insurance and track & traceexpress and secure shipmentyou can view and/or pick up the piece in ajaccio, franceour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteparcels are sent from monday to saturday, via an express parcel service (colissimo expert) of the french post, with track & trace
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yoruba polychrome âguĂ©lĂ©dĂ©â helmet/helm/crest from nigeria or benin the yoruba live between nigeria and benin, in a region covered by forest and savannahthe slave trade strongly affected the yoruba population and contributed to the dissemination of their rites and beliefsthe shipment takes between 2 and 3 days for france; 2 and 5 days throughout europeare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiexpress and secure shipmentour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storedry wood, traces of wearcatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableobjects are sent with track & trace via chronopost france or internationalobjects are sent with track & tracein these times of epidemic and lockdown, parcels will be delivered with a few days late compared to contractual deadlinesplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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Obo ogo smarty pants size small, brand new condition never worn read more
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Obo ogo hand protectors size xxs orange new with tags hockey goalkeeping juniorfree uk mainland shipping onlythe right hand allows the wrist to move freelythe left hand is be secured by a single strap, ensuring that it remains on the hand at all times but not inhibiting movementrrp ÂŁ, grab yourself a bargain a lightweight set of gloves offering great protection for junior keepers aged 7-10 years
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The yoruba of west africa by jamie hatfield ex library copythis would be a good book for a primary school to teach about other cultures can post email me for details read morein very good condition but has the front end paper with library stamps removed
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Old ere ibeji twin, from the yoruba tribe - nigeriaare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally available229 (c provenance: zemanek munster, timed auction, octscarce mal figure, owu, ibadanlitterature: polo, fausto, enzyklopĂ€die der ibeji, , illplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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These torcs-shackles were also worn by women in certain ceremoniesâ (l'afrique sans masque, zerbini) characteristics: type of object: torque, necklace, currency ethnic group: yorubamaterial(s): bronzedimensions: height and diameter: 33 cmare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiâhowever, the role of these pieces was not limited to its market value alone, it could be integrated in trades of social and ritual aspectswith a few flawsour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally available(have a look at the pictures)condition: quite faircountry of origin: nigeriaheight, including the stand: 40 cmplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitebronze torque from nigeria the form of this currency is inspired by the shackles exported by the portuguese on the coasts of nigeria, since the 16th century(we should rather say brass, because like for all african bronzes, the percentage of tin in this alloy does not correspond to the current french standards)
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Cantos yoruba de cuba, for guitar: suayocantos yoruba de cuba, for guitar: borotitÂĄcantos yoruba de cuba, for guitar: asokere 2cantos yoruba de cuba, for guitar: asokere 1cantos yoruba de cuba, for guitar: iy mi ilâ
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3 foot juwel aquarium tank wave filter aqua one 750 filter 2 way air pump electric fish feeder yamabuki ogolight 3 way change selling due to move, read morekoi ginrin kohaku ghost carp shubunkins floor loach yellow comet food flakes
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Oral tradition suggests the dahomey kingdom was created by a yoruba princess some time before the 17th centurytwo categories of fon objects can be distinguishedare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikia fon voodoo sculpture, benin, a wooden corpus with different attachments like fabric, iron pieces, shells and metal nails covered with a thick sacrification surface of many layersthe first includes royal paraphernalia such as icing figures, commemorative iron staffs, called asen, small metal emblematic figures and sceptres decorated with a zoomorphic bladeour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availablepatrick vilaire - vodun objects excerpted from the catalog vodun: african voodoo,fondation cartier pour lâart contemporain, paris, , wolfgang jaenicke, a voodoo village in the borderdestrict of benin - togoplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitethe fon people live in the dahomey kingdom, which is part of the republic of beninduring the 18th century, its territories expanded and they took part in the slave trade with the french colonials
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In the yoruba tradition, the grooves on the neck, were considered a sign of beautyde - if you have any questions regarding the status of your parcel, its current location and estimated delivery time, it's best to contact dhl parcel directly via messenger on facebookare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithey reply within 24 hoursgorgeous life size head in the style of an oni - ife - former kingdom of benin-nigeria very beautiful head of an oni, former ifeour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availableshipping: - the sculpture will be packaged carefully and sent registered with a track & trace code via dhl parcelyou will receive this tracking code as soon as the parcel has been dispatched, and can track your parcel if you enter your track & trace code under 'shipment number' on wwwthe holes on the neck are to attach the mask to a wooden dummy for exhibitions to the public during the ceremoniesheight: 33 cm - weight grams early 21st century origin: nigeria bronze head with a serene expression on the face, and the streaks represent facial scarifications, which are characteristic of the "classic" period of the art of ifeplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitecom/dhlforyou/ read morecontact them here: https://www
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Rare voodoo altar ballet very nice patina on the handle beautiful libation trace on the whole of the object due to the projections of alcool at the time of the incantations voodoo was used as a state religion by the fon kings of dahomey from the 17th century onwards to unify neighboring ethnic groups, mainly the yoruba of nigeria, in their empireare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithe wood stand is not includ in this sell read moreour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availablethroughout the period of the slave trade, descendants from the former "slave coast" took with them the voodoo religion, which is found mixed with catholicism in haiti, jamaica and brazil, and louisianaplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitetoday, the voodoo religion remains very active in the region of benin and togo: the guardian fetishes are clearly visible in the center of the village, and the markets of the region, including the famous market of fetishists in lomĂ©, all have stalls where objects of african voodoo worship are sold, ritual irons, bells, animal bones, seeds and multiple powders
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Shango is the yoruba god of thunder and lightning, the double-ax motif a top this piece is a metaphor for the thunderbolt that shango hurls down from the sky at those who do not respect hima kneeling female figure holds a v-shaped shango dance staff in her hands, which reflects the v-shaped top of her head, scarifications on breasts, back, arms and cheeks, elaborated hairstyle, in carved bracelets and necklaces; fine resinous patina, traces of age and ritual use; provenance: abdu ousmane, called "barrĂ©", lomĂ© togo, used during dancing ceremonieshe brought prosperity to the oyo empire according to professor mason's mythological account of heroes and kings, unlike his peaceful brother ajaka, he was a powerful and violent rulerare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikishango was the third alafin of oyo, following oranmiyan and ajakahis reign ended due to his inadvertent destruction of his palace by lightningour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you wonât find in just any storecatawikiâs goal is to make special objects universally availablehe reigned for seven years which were marked by his continuous campaigns and many battleshe had three wives, namely queen oshun, queen oba, and queen oyaplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitea shango dance staff
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Oxfam bookshop truro describes the preparation and dyeing of indigo patterned cloths among the yorubathe chemistry and general history of dyeingthe devolution of the jubilee designcomments on adire in western nigeriathe origin of some adire designssee oxfam website for delivery information read moredyeing methods in western nigeriaillustrated with numerous drawings and black and white photographssome indigo designs on the covercontents: section 1
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