Wooden figure representing the god Eshu, Nigeria, 1880-1920

Carved black wooden figure kneeling on circular base, representing the god Eshu with projecting breasts and huge backward curving horned headdress, Yoruba people, Nigeria, 1880-1920

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3060357

Title

Wooden figure representing the god Eshu, Nigeria, 1880-1920

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- height 389 mm; max: width 230 mm; base: diameter 164 mm