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Das ist der Preis für die folgende Bewertung: Tall 19Th C. African Yoruba Wood Standing Shrine Figure



Beschreibung : West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure standing atop an integral plinth holding a staff and bags crisscrossed over the shoulders. The head has characteristic crested hair, a protruding snout-like mouth with sharp teeth, three vertical scarification marks on the cheeks, and remains of blue pigment within the recessed crevices. This was probably a type of shrine or altar figure, and the wood is lustrous and smooth from age and touch. Size: 8 L x 6 W x 24.75 H (20.3 cm x 15.2 cm x 62.9 cm) Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #166770
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Titel : Tall 19Th C. African Yoruba Wood Standing Shrine Figure
Größe : 8 L x 6 W x 24.75 H
Condition report : Base is repaired with break line radiating across the figure's feet with losses and chips to this area as shown. Forearms reattached to elbows. Old inactive insect holes on base and body as shown and stable pressure fissures. Good remains of blue pigment & lustrous patina.
Artemis Gallery, Auktionator, Louisville, US 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Verkaufstitel : Ancient | Asian | Ethnographic | Fine Art
Verkaufsdatum : 19/10/2023 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Auktionsreferenz : Live Sale

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