Depiction of a court messenger (emese) | Photographer: Hans-Joachim Radosuboff
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Depiction of a court messenger (emese)
As late as the 20th century, it was customary for messengers of the court (Emese) of Ife to shave half of their heads every five days. Because of the half-shaven head, these heads are interpreted as depictions of court messengers.
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Ethnologisches Museum
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Cultural attribution
Yoruba
Object type
Terracotta plastic
Dimensions
Gewicht: < 2 kg
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 12,5 x 8,51 cm
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 12,5 x 8,51 cm
Material/Technique
Terracotta
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III C 27533
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