Schutz - Sculpture - Africa
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Schutz is a multi-figural wooden sculpture from Africa with Yoruba-inspired styling, certified by Gallery Wolfgang Jaenicke in Berlin, measuring 20 x 28 cm with a depth of 0 cm and a weight of 1.5 g, unsigned, in good condition with provenance documented (Certificate of Origin and Provenance CAB40525).
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The selected object is a multi-figure wood sculpture from West Africa, certified by the Berlin gallery Wolfgang Jaenicke, which specializes in traditional African art.
Details on the certificate of authenticity: In the foreground is the gallery's official Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance (Certificate of Origin and Provenance).
Reference number: CAB40525
Meaning: This document serves as the owner's proof of provenance and identification of the artwork. Additional high-resolution photographs, exact measurements, and weight information can be accessed in the gallery's digital archive under this unique reference number.
Classification of the sculpture: The monumental, carved from a single block of wood figure group shows stylistic features strongly characteristic of Yoruba art (Nigeria/Benin).
Iconography: It is a complex, multi-figure prestige object – closely related to the famous ritual bowl-bearers (Olumeye or Bowlkeepers), as they are exemplified in the style of the legendary master Olowe of Ise.
Design: The sculpture depicts nested, overlapping, and side-by-side figures with the elaborate, tall hairstyles typical of West Africa, as well as ritual facial scarification. In traditional contexts it usually serves as a representative altar or shrine stand for sacred offerings.
Reference number: CAB40525
Original with authenticity guarantee!
The selected object is a multi-figure wood sculpture from West Africa, certified by the Berlin gallery Wolfgang Jaenicke, which specializes in traditional African art.
Details on the certificate of authenticity: In the foreground is the gallery's official Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance (Certificate of Origin and Provenance).
Reference number: CAB40525
Meaning: This document serves as the owner's proof of provenance and identification of the artwork. Additional high-resolution photographs, exact measurements, and weight information can be accessed in the gallery's digital archive under this unique reference number.
Classification of the sculpture: The monumental, carved from a single block of wood figure group shows stylistic features strongly characteristic of Yoruba art (Nigeria/Benin).
Iconography: It is a complex, multi-figure prestige object – closely related to the famous ritual bowl-bearers (Olumeye or Bowlkeepers), as they are exemplified in the style of the legendary master Olowe of Ise.
Design: The sculpture depicts nested, overlapping, and side-by-side figures with the elaborate, tall hairstyles typical of West Africa, as well as ritual facial scarification. In traditional contexts it usually serves as a representative altar or shrine stand for sacred offerings.
Reference number: CAB40525
Original with authenticity guarantee!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Africa
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Schutz
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
28 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
0 cm
Weight
1.5 g
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