AAA1016 medicinal bottle

A 20th-century Yoruba medicinal gourd

The medicinal gourd AAA1016 selected by Versmissen comes from the Ere Ibeji-Yoruba tribe in Nigeria and dates from the 20th century. Traditionally, this type of object held vital ingredients or essential potions. Its distinctive stopper is composed of coins and metal wire, forming an assemblage that reflects the work of different sculptors.

Measuring 13 x 15 x 23,5 cm, this gourd combines a natural tone with metal and string elements. Its functional and decorative character reveals the diversity of the artistic approaches associated with its region of origin. The shape of the vessel and the distinctive treatment of its stopper make it an object representative of the rich Ere Ibeji-Yoruba culture.

Features of the AAA1016 gourd

• 20th-century medicinal gourd
• Origin: Ere Ibeji-Yoruba tribe in Nigeria
• Specified materials: metal and string
• Dimensions: 13 x 15 x 23,5 cm
• Stopper decorated with coins