Yoruba is one of the most diverse cultures in Africa. But its extraordinary and recognisable art form is often overlooked by European collectors. In Michael Backman Ltd, Yoruba art is very much celebrated. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here we have an Eshu (Elegba) Shrine Figure from the Egba Tribe, Abeokuta, Nigeria, made circa 1900 (height: approximately 34cm, width: approximately 9cm, depth: 26cm) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eshu #eshuculture #eshudance #eshudancewand #cowry #cowries #cowryshells #elegba #abeokuta #nigeriancultures #yorubacultures #sculpture #tefaf #tefafnewyork #tefafmaastricht #newyork #maastricht #artbasel #baselworld #artcologne #artbrussels #drouot #drouotparis #broncanteparis #salonvincennes #vincennesantiqueshow #independentartfair #london #art #antiques (at London, United Kingdom)
