Orhue
2006 | Barbara Plankensteiner
These types of lime objects are pulverized to apply the lime powder to the skin. The object may also be eaten with salt in order to tone down annoyances and to improve somebody's mood. The object may also be placed at an Olokun Shrine. It was purchased at Use Market in Benin City.
These types of lime objects are pulverized to apply the lime powder to the skin. The object may also be eaten with salt in order to tone down annoyances and to improve somebody's mood. The object may also be placed at an Olokun Shrine. It was purchased at Use Market in Benin City.
Collector:
Barbara Plankensteiner DNB
Time:
2006
Entry Date:
2006
Object Name
Small Lime Piece
Culture
Edo
Material/technology:
Carved lime
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
Sub-Saharan Africa
Invs.
184347