Lot No. 97


Skeleton figure, Ibibio Nigeria.


Skeleton figure, Ibibio Nigeria. - Tribal Art

A very rare standing figure. Skull shaped masks are known in the Ibibio corpus but seldom seen in figures. 19th century. 38 cm high.

Provenance:
William Taylor, London.
Private collection Brussels. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

31.10.2017 - 14:00

Realized price: **
EUR 1,875.-
Estimate:
EUR 2,500.- to EUR 3,500.-

Skeleton figure, Ibibio Nigeria.


A very rare standing figure. Skull shaped masks are known in the Ibibio corpus but seldom seen in figures. 19th century. 38 cm high.

Provenance:
William Taylor, London.
Private collection Brussels. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 31.10.2017 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 25.10. - 31.10.2017


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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