Hook surmounted by a kneeling figure holding possible rattles to the front, with finely carved facial features, parallel linear carved cap line, with long curving projection surmounted by zig-zag design, and with pigment.

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Dance hook for Eshu

Maker Yoruba Artist

Dateundated

Place of originNigeria, Africa

MediumWood

Dimensions19 5/8 x 1 15/16 x 7 in. (49.8 x 4.9 x 17.8 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard

Object number1993.12.1

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionHook surmounted by a kneeling figure holding possible rattles to the front, with finely carved facial features, parallel linear carved cap line, with long curving projection surmounted by zig-zag design, and with pigment.

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