Zemanek-Münster

Figurally carved handle of a fly whisk ·  Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3034535

sold EUR 800
Provenance
Inge Hett, Berlin, Germany
Size
H: 16,5 cm
H: 6.5 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina with traces of black paint, clear cut facial features, elaborate carved (fly whisk, bracelets, hands), beautiful details: “eshu” lobe and the curved saddle confining the figure to the back, slightly dam., missing parts (horse tail, base)


The object Figurally carved handle of a fly whisk with the object ID 3034535 was last part of the auction 72nd tribal art auction at March 9, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 376 achieved a sales price of EUR 800.

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