Zemanek-Münster

Kneeling bowl bearer "olomeye"

Nigeria, Yoruba
sold EUR 2,200
Provenance
Marvin Chasin, London, Great Britain
Size
H: 53,5 cm
H: 21.1 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, remains of pigments, the oval bowl resting on two human legs, carved with necklace and bracelets, rep. (breakage left breast, base), small missing parts through insect caused damage, traces of abrasion


Comparing literature

Eisenhofer, Stefan (Hg.), Kulte, Künstler, Könige in Afrika, Linz 1997, p. 30

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