Standing female figure, Republic of Benin, Anago Yoruba, Size: H: 32 cm (H: 12.6 inch), ID: 3048625

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Lot 214

Standing female figure · Republic of Benin, Anago Yoruba · ID: 3048625

sold EUR 800

Provenance

Dutch Private Collection

Size

H: 32 cm

H: 12.6 inch

Description

wood, fabric, nut, missing part, base

The figure is covered in places with a thick layer of encrusted sacrificial patina. On its head it carries a flat oval container closed by a clay-like mass. The beautiful face shows the Yoruba-typical facial features.

The object Standing female figure with the object ID 3048625 was last part of the auction 97th Auction at November 6, 2021 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 214 achieved a sales price of EUR 800.

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