Wooden figure representing the god Eshu, Nigeria, 1880-1920
- maker:
- Yoruba people
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LicenseCarved wooden figure of Eshu Elegba kneeling and holding
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Carved wooden figure of Eshu Elegba kneeling and holding
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Carved wooden figure of Eshu Elegba kneeling and holding notched stuck under chin, with backward curving hooked headdress, Yoruba, West African, 1880-1920
A wooden figure in the form of Eshu, a god of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. In Yoruba tradition, Eshu is described as a figure of trickery and surprise. In common with other depictions of Eshu, he is seen here playing a flute.
Details
- Category:
- Ethnography and Folk Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A167143
- Materials:
- wood
- Measurements:
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overall: 355 mm x 100 mm x 133 mm, 0.616 kg
- type:
- statue
- credit:
- Sothebys
