Ancestor figure - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Long-used, expressive Yoruba twin figure with wear patina, Nigeria;
Probably from the mid to the second half of the 20th century, the pedestal is broken at the front and back (see photos).


Shipping in insured package with tracking / cost of mailing (incl. tracking):
within Germany: 9 €
within the European Union / within the EU: €18

No shipping to the USA.

Long-used, expressive Yoruba twin figure with wear patina, Nigeria;
Probably from the mid to the second half of the 20th century, the pedestal is broken at the front and back (see photos).


Shipping in insured package with tracking / cost of mailing (incl. tracking):
within Germany: 9 €
within the European Union / within the EU: €18

No shipping to the USA.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Ethnic group/ culture
Yoruba
Height
29.5 cm
Indigenous object name
Ibeji
Width
9 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
8.5 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated Period
1960-1970
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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