Nigerian Fetish Statue Basket By purchasing this basket

By purchasing this basket

and the continuity of life

The reptile

which is central to Yahoré beliefs

" is embedded with numerous nails and metal fragments

Nigerian Fetish Statue Basket By purchasing this basketNorth Nigeria Fetish from Nigeria (19th Century) DESCRIPTION: This 19th century wooden fetish statue from the Eloyi people of Nigeria is a powerful symbol of spirituality and protective magic, often used in rituals to invoke ancestral or supernatural forces. Carved from wood, the statue features a human like figure, its form imbued with a raw, almost primal energy. The figure is adorned with metal accents, including nails, strips, or other metal