Warthog mask with snake
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Lot: 308
89th Tribal Art AuctionWarthog mask with snake
Nigeria, Yoruba
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Robertson, New York, USA | L: 17.7 inch | sold |
wood, nails, rep., base
The snake (python) is regarded as the progenitor of the water spirits. Water plays an important role in the life of the Ijebu-Yoruba, which led to to the introduction of a cult known as "ekine", which is devoted to water spirits.
