Lot No. 3


An archaic (Yoruba) maternity figure with iron implement.


An archaic (Yoruba) maternity figure with iron implement. - Tribal Art

Sometimes important Yoruba sculptures are incorporated in Fon shrines. The Hevioso iron in the head is a fon implement even though the figure seems classic Yoruba. Wood, 49 cm high (VJ)

Provenance:
Former collection Dr. Barthels, Maastricht. Published: 'Geest & Kracht, Vodun from West Africa', 1996, Afrika Museum Berg en Dal no. 102, page 101.

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

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

18.02.2020 - 14:00

Estimate:
EUR 8,000.- to EUR 9,000.-

An archaic (Yoruba) maternity figure with iron implement.


Sometimes important Yoruba sculptures are incorporated in Fon shrines. The Hevioso iron in the head is a fon implement even though the figure seems classic Yoruba. Wood, 49 cm high (VJ)

Provenance:
Former collection Dr. Barthels, Maastricht. Published: 'Geest & Kracht, Vodun from West Africa', 1996, Afrika Museum Berg en Dal no. 102, page 101.

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

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 18.02.2020 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 12.02. - 18.02.2020

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