Senufo figure, Ivory Coast.
Wood, 86 cm high. The Senufo are known for their elegant sculptures. These figures were related to the Poro which is both a men's and women's religious society. Often ornamented with body scarification, jewelry, charges and coiffures, they represent idealized female beauty. (VJ)
Provenance:
A private collection Austria;
A swiss collection. Comes with a Certificate from Galerie Walu.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
28.06.2023 - 15:08
- Realized price: **
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EUR 2,600.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 2,200.- to EUR 2,600.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 2,000.-
Senufo figure, Ivory Coast.
Wood, 86 cm high. The Senufo are known for their elegant sculptures. These figures were related to the Poro which is both a men's and women's religious society. Often ornamented with body scarification, jewelry, charges and coiffures, they represent idealized female beauty. (VJ)
Provenance:
A private collection Austria;
A swiss collection. Comes with a Certificate from Galerie Walu.
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: | 28.06.2023 - 15:08 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 24.06. - 28.06.2023 |
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