Lot No. 23


An ancient Yoruba figure.


An ancient Yoruba figure. - Tribal Art

(Ekiti?) Nigeria. 19th century or earlier. Hard wood. 46 cm. Early wooden figures from the Yoruba are very rare. They are likely parts of the palace posts (Opo Ile) or large shrine figures. Only a few of these hard-wooden figures have survived. (VJ)

Provenance:
Important French collection. A similar figure is in the Rietberg Museum.

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

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

04.10.2021 - 15:07

Estimate:
EUR 5,500.- to EUR 6,000.-
Starting bid:
EUR 5,000.-

An ancient Yoruba figure.


(Ekiti?) Nigeria. 19th century or earlier. Hard wood. 46 cm. Early wooden figures from the Yoruba are very rare. They are likely parts of the palace posts (Opo Ile) or large shrine figures. Only a few of these hard-wooden figures have survived. (VJ)

Provenance:
Important French collection. A similar figure is in the Rietberg Museum.

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

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Online auction
Date: 04.10.2021 - 15:07
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 29.09. - 04.10.2021

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