A fine Iagalagana Mumuye figure, Nigeria.
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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:
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EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-
- Starting bid:
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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 |