African Symbolic Head with Charms
![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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2cf732c304d00001b4da4a/1663012339800-T8ARW5UGVUIIDXTCSYRQ/eshu-wrist-pendant-with-charms-01-yoruba-nigeria-nigerian-tribal-art-morgan-oaks-san-francisco.jpg)
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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.
Domestic shipping included. International shipping quoted separately.