Male half figure, 19th century · Nigeria, Jukun · ID: 3048917
not available anymore
Provenance
Martial Bronsin, Brussels, BelgiumJacques & Anne Kerchache, Paris, France
Ana & Antonio Casanovas, Arte y Ritual Gallery, Madrid, Spain
Jean-Claude Bellier, Paris, France
Sotheby’s, Paris, 29 November 2021, Lot 115
Size
H: 17 cm
H: 6.7 inch
Description
wood, rest., base
This small figure shows a beautiful patina, which testifies to great age and a long time of usage. The surface has been treated with oil. It probably once served as stopper of a medicine container.
Publications
Ana & Antonio Casanovas, Arte y Ritual Gallery: "Gems. Monumental Miniatures from America, Pacific, South East Asia and Africa", Madrid, 2009, cat. 80AHDRC: 0096166
Exhibition
Paris, France: "Parcours des Mondes", Arte y Ritual Gallery, 9-13 September 2009