Orisha Chango mortar - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Selected by Julien Gauthier

Orisha is a spirit that represents one of God's manifestations in the Yoruba religions. Changó is one of the most popular orishas and is also the god of fire, lightning, and thunder. The mortar, specifically, was used during initiation ceremonies, which was believed to have been designed by Changó. The mortar and the batá drum made up the pilón, the object that served as the asiento's principal consecration stool. Furthermore, the mortar was a symbolic extension of the Chango's royal status. Provenance: old french Collection, Paris

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Orisha Chango mortar - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Orisha is a spirit that represents one of God's manifestations in the Yoruba religions.
Changó is one of the most popular orishas and is also the god of fire, lightning, and thunder. The mortar, specifically, was used during initiation ceremonies, which was believed to have been designed by Changó.
The mortar and the batá drum made up the pilón, the object that served as the asiento's principal consecration stool.
Furthermore, the mortar was a symbolic extension of the Chango's royal status.

Provenance: old french Collection, Paris

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€ 295

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Selected by Julien Gauthier

Estimate € 450 - € 500

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