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THBYoruba Mother Shrine Figure
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About Auction
TimedApr 7, 2023 - Apr 13, 2023
African tribal sculptures and masks from the late 1800's through the mid 20th century. Rare masterpiece examples of Bangwa, Dogon, Baule, Ibibio, Yoruba, Bakongo and Senufo art gathered over the years. 500 Gallery info@500gallery.com
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- Lot Description
African Tribal Art: Yoruba People, Nigeria: Shrine Figure Depicting a Mother kneeling and holding forth a covered bowl, offering its edible contents to worshipers. Early 20th Century. The figure has and elaborate, dark-stained coiffure, facial scarification, and she wears protective amulets on her wrists. A female child with similar hairstyle is swathed to her back. Overall the figure has an aged, smooth patina, with evidence of libations.
26H x 10W x 13.5D (inches).
Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private Collection, New York
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Good condition with some minor chips, wood cracks and evidence of use and age.
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