A monumental altars Rams head, Benin, 19th century.
Wood, 56 cm.
In the royal lineage, important ancestors were commemorated with these wooden ram heads. Placed on altars, they provide a link between living family members and the deceased. As in middle eastern history, the ram is often used in sacrifice, and like in Western Africa, associated with ancestors.
Provenance
Important Belgian private collection.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
21.06.2018 - 17:00
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EUR 4.000,- a EUR 5.000,-
A monumental altars Rams head, Benin, 19th century.
Wood, 56 cm.
In the royal lineage, important ancestors were commemorated with these wooden ram heads. Placed on altars, they provide a link between living family members and the deceased. As in middle eastern history, the ram is often used in sacrifice, and like in Western Africa, associated with ancestors.
Provenance
Important Belgian private collection.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 21.06.2018 - 17:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 16.06. - 21.06.2018 |