African Symbolic Head with Charms

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front view of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
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close up side profile of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
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bottom view of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
detail shot of charms on african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
detail shot of charms on african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
eshu-wrist-pendant-with-charms-01-yoruba-nigeria-nigerian-tribal-art-morgan-oaks-san-francisco copy.JPG
front view of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
side front view of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
side front view of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
backside view of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
side profile of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
close up side profile of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
close up view of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
detail shot of face on african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
bottom view of african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
detail shot of charms on african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing
detail shot of charms on african symbolic head with eshu wrist pendant charms from yoruba, nigeria. made of wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing

African Symbolic Head with Charms

$1,200.00

  • Yoruba, Nigeria

  • Wood, cowrie shells, coins, brass button, leather, Reckitt’s bluing

  • 5 x 4 in. / 12.5 x 10 cm

  • Mid-20th century

The Yoruba believe each person’s character is determined by the essential nature.

The blue pigment that enhances this figure’s features is Reckitt’s bluing, a British-made laundry detergent that the Yoruba often applied to their sculptures instead of indigo. The prominently-displayed button is a WWII British Army Officer’s general service button. The eight coins attached are dated from 1947-59.

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