Egungun

"Yoruba Egungun"

This Yoruba Egungun from Nigeria is approximately 80 years old. Egungun is an ancestor cult. This piece is used in ceremonies to keep someone alive by driving the spirit of death away.


6" X 8" X 10" high

Y2195-3

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