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THBOwo ivory seated figure. 15th-20th century.
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LiveOct 1, 2016 - Oct 2, 2016
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- Lot Description
An Owo ivory seated figure with a kneeling attendant. Nigeria, Yoruba. 15th-20th century. object: 5 1/2"h x 2 1/8"w x 3 1/8"d, with stand: 6 1/2"h x 3"w x 3 3/4"d.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Simpson inventory #9240. Catalog Notes: Though ﾓAfro-Portugueseﾔ ivory carvings have been dated back to the fifteenth century, research suggests that Owo, a Yoruba kingdom between those of Edo and Ile-Ife was likely the capital of such carvings. Owo carvers though primarily working for their king were allowed to have additional patrons. Some even believe that Owo carvers may have worked as itinerant artists who used local designs in their work to encourage purchase. Share traits by Owo carved pieces include con-shaped coiffures with cylindrical projects, bulging eyes, thick necks, and triangular breasts, and rounded bodies. Though the complete function of figural ivory carvings is unknown they may be related to items that Yoruba diviners use for rituals.Condition
**Testing has revealed this piece to be late 19th / early 20th century**
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