Lot No. 13


A fine Iagalagana Mumuye figure, Nigeria.


A fine Iagalagana Mumuye figure, Nigeria. - Tribal Art

Wood, pigments, 84 cm high. These figures were carved for use in shrines belonging to male-led cults dealing with supernatural help, to promote health, welfare, and prosperity. (VJ)

Provenance:
Nurfolk State University Museum;
Marc Assayag, Montreal, Canada;
Prof. Srdjan Sremac, The Hague. Cf. from the same workshop see Musee du Quai Branly 71.1969.22.1 Acquisition date: 1969.

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

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

30.03.2022 - 15:26

Estimate:
EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-
Starting bid:
EUR 3,000.-

A fine Iagalagana Mumuye figure, Nigeria.


Wood, pigments, 84 cm high. These figures were carved for use in shrines belonging to male-led cults dealing with supernatural help, to promote health, welfare, and prosperity. (VJ)

Provenance:
Nurfolk State University Museum;
Marc Assayag, Montreal, Canada;
Prof. Srdjan Sremac, The Hague. Cf. from the same workshop see Musee du Quai Branly 71.1969.22.1 Acquisition date: 1969.

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: 30.03.2022 - 15:26
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 24.03. - 30.03.2022

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