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Description : West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people, ca. early 20th century CE. A tall iron staff capped by an abstract avian form standing on a spoked wheel attached to a thin shaft. Smaller, less abstract birds encircle the central bird form. Birds have a special significance to the Yoruba, representing the triumph of good over evil, and staffs of this kind are called Osun babalawo. See a similar example at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1991.375.4). Size: 7.35 W x 23.5 H (18.7 cm x 59.7 cm), 25.5 H (64.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970
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Prix: 311.25 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 600 USD-900 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 113E Titre : African Yoruba Iron Bird Staff Condition report : Some of the birds are lost as shown, with mottled patina on all surfaces. Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente
, Louisville, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Ancient / Ethnographic Art - Holiday Kickoff Date de la vente : 21/11/2017🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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