Bijagó. <em>Soul Container (Eraminhô)</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, earth, crushed plant materials, copper alloy chain, sacrificial materials, 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Ruth R. Gross, 71.176.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 71.176.4_SL1.jpg)

Soul Container (Eraminhô)

Artist:Bijagó

Medium: Wood, earth, crushed plant materials, copper alloy chain, sacrificial materials

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Dates:late 19th or early 20th century

Dimensions: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 71.176.4

Image: 71.176.4_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Soul Container "Eraminho" or "Orebok Ocoto"of wood, cloth and metal. Human, wooden based head, with tubular body. Figure covered with cloth, which is covered with patination. Two strands of patinated metal chains around neck. CONDITION: Chain around neck corroded as well as the greenstone eyes. Left side of head partially bared to the wood.

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