An archaic (Yoruba) maternity figure with iron implement.
Sometimes important Yoruba sculptures are incorporated in Fon shrines. The Hevioso iron in the head is a fon implement even though the figure seems classic Yoruba. Wood, 49 cm high (VJ)
Provenance:
Former collection Dr. Barthels, Maastricht. Published: 'Geest & Kracht, Vodun from West Africa', 1996, Afrika Museum Berg en Dal no. 102, page 101.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
18.02.2020 - 14:00
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EUR 8.000,- a EUR 9.000,-
An archaic (Yoruba) maternity figure with iron implement.
Sometimes important Yoruba sculptures are incorporated in Fon shrines. The Hevioso iron in the head is a fon implement even though the figure seems classic Yoruba. Wood, 49 cm high (VJ)
Provenance:
Former collection Dr. Barthels, Maastricht. Published: 'Geest & Kracht, Vodun from West Africa', 1996, Afrika Museum Berg en Dal no. 102, page 101.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 18.02.2020 - 14:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 12.02. - 18.02.2020 |