YOROUBA, Ekiti, Nigeria. Wood, patina of use, pigment. Olumeye" covered offering cup with the image of a chicken on a circular base. It was used by chiefs to present 'obi' kola nuts to their guests. They could also be used to hold offerings to Yoruba deities and Orishas. Height: 30 cm. Old damage and missing parts, restorations. Provenance: Collection of Patrice CHRISTY, an acknowledged specialist in wildlife conservation, particularly in Africa. He has co-authored several works on biodiversity, and his work has made a major contribution to understanding and preserving bird species in Africa, particularly in Gabon and Sâo-Tomé et Principe. All his objects were collected in the 1970s.