An ancient Yoruba figure.
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(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:
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EUR 5,500.- to EUR 6,000.-
- Starting bid:
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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 |