Description : Wood, deep brown patina age and ritual use
Nigeria, early 20th century
Ibo people
Tall standing figure with long legs and big feet
The belly carved with raised scarification
The arms are bent anduoturned
Adorned with a carved amulet in shape of leopard teeth
The head covered with a elaborate coiffure with helical and triangular ornaments
Mounted on a base
Height of the figure: 125 cm
Good age-related condition
Provenance: Private collection Munich
Published in Karl-Ferdinand Schaedler, Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture, S. 281, Panterra Verlag 2008Literature:Cf.Schaedler: Encyclopedia of African art and culture, p. 281. Condition:
The figure is in good condition with usual signs of age and use. Some loss of material and drying cracks. The height of the figure measures c. 125 cm. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Prix: 0.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 6000 EUR-7800 EUR🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 74 Titre : Ibo Female Figure Auctionata Paddle8 AG, Salle de vente
, Berlin, DE🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : 498 Fine Tribal Art from Africa & Oceania Date de la vente : 21/04/2016🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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