A Yoruba belly mask with penis. Nigeria, 1920.
Wood and blue pigments, 64 cm. A very old and weathered patina. Multiple layers of blue polychrome. Clear insect damage.
Provenance
Carlo Monzino collection, Milan.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
21.06.2018 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 15,000.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 15,000.- to EUR 18,000.-
A Yoruba belly mask with penis. Nigeria, 1920.
Wood and blue pigments, 64 cm. A very old and weathered patina. Multiple layers of blue polychrome. Clear insect damage.
Provenance
Carlo Monzino collection, Milan.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 21.06.2018 - 17:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 16.06. - 21.06.2018 |
** Purchase price incl. charges and taxes
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