Kneeling female figure · Nigeria, Yoruba, Egbado, Abeokuta · ID: 3049101
sold
EUR 3,200
Provenance
Possibly from an American Museum Collection (according to AHDRC)Ursula Heijs-Voorhuis, Sint Agatha, The Netherlands
Size
H: 45 cm
H: 17.7 inch
Description
wood, pigment residues, missing parts, insect caused damage
This figure captivates with its beautiful face with pleasing round shapes and large eyes. The head unfolds its full beauty especially when viewed in profile, in conjunction with the hairdo that sweeps far back.
Ursula Voorhuis was also particularly touched by the beauty of this figure, it was her declared favorite.
Publications
AHDRC: 0169593