
Title | Tiv Iron Oil Lamp One Pan African |
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Type of Object | Iron forged lamp |
Country of Origin | Nigeria |
People | Tiv |
Materials | iron |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height (in) | 12.5 |
Width (in) | 6.75 |
Depth (in) | 6.25 |
Overall Condition | Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. |
Damage/Repair | Rusted surface, slightly bent, cracked and broken in spots. |
Additional Information: A Tiv Iron-Forged oil-lamp with one pan. This piece was probably used to provide light. Information on its ritual and religious use is not known.