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
18.02.2020 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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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 |