祖先塑像 - Yoruba - 尼日利亚 (没有保留价)
编号 81538399
产妇人像 - Yoruba - 尼日利亚 (没有保留价)
编号 81538399
产妇人像 - Yoruba - 尼日利亚 (没有保留价)
Beautiful wooden maternity figure from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria.
Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style. African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear. Typical and powerful appearance. Nice patina of use and a great detailed coiffure.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
Dimensions: 26×10×9 cm
Weight: 650 g
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
May as well be viewed and picked up at the Asian African Art Gallery in Vessem (NL).
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