This is the rating and price for Yoruba Opa Osanyin, 20Th C.
Description : A metal Opa Osanyin. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 61h x 14 1/2w x 13d.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: To the Yoruba people the imagery of a large bird in the center of a gathering of birds represents power to control spirits and the power of god to keep evil at bay. The can be carried by herbalists, who are believed to be the priests of the gods of healing, Osanyin and Erinle. For a similar item see The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C., Herbalists staff, early to mid 20th century, 84-10-1.
Price: 325.00 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-300 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 181 Title : Yoruba Opa Osanyin, 20Th C. Size : 61h x 14 1/2w x 13d Quinn's Auction Galleries, auctioneer, Falls Church, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Estate of Merton Simpson & Multi Estate Ethnographic Oct 1, 2016 Sale date : 01 Oct 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
