Stylistic Yoruba ancestor figure from Nigeria. Eshu is a deity - orisha - in the Yoruba pantheon which is very widely celebrated. Eshu is the messenger ; he is the mischievous, the cunning, the shrewd. Ambiguous character, he is represented through feminine and masculine figures, in a good or bad situation ; it exists to provoke men and to allow questioning in order to seek the truth. Good condition with a beautiful aged patina with traces of tribal use. Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm (Germany). Including custom made stand. Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured. Welcome to bid our other items: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Huubio4