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THBYoruba Mother Shrine Figure
Lot 50
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By 500 Gallery
Sep 6, 2023
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2023-09-06 17:30:00
2023-09-06 17:30:00
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500 Gallery is proud to curate this extraordinary event, providing an inclusive platform that celebrates the beauty and power of art in all its forms. Whether you are a seasoned collector or first-time buyer, this auction promises an enriching experience and a chance to acquire exceptional artwork. 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
Good condition with some minor chips, wood cracks and evidence of use and age.Condition
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