This is the rating and price for West African Dance Crest With Animal Ears, 1979
Description : A dance crest with animal ears. West Africa. 20th century. 14l x 7w x 6d.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: Simpson Inventory #6809, purchased in 1993. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, In the royal kingdom of Benin, cylindrical altars to the hand, or ikegobo, are created to celebrate a person's accomplishments and successes. Ikegobo are dedicated to the hand, the aspect of an individual's being associated with action and the initiation of change which is at the root of one's achievements. Depending on a patron's wealth and place within the hierarchy of the kingdom, these objects are made of brass, wood, or clay. (Object: 1979.206.218) For a similar object see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Altar to the Hand (Ikegobo). late 18th century, 1979.206.218.
Price: 200.00 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-300 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 21 Title : West African Dance Crest With Animal Ears, Period : 1979 Quinn's Auction Galleries, auctioneer, Falls Church, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Estate of Merton Simpson & Multi Estate Ethnographic Oct 1, 2016 Sale date : 01 Oct 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
