Two doorwings · Nigeria, Yoruba · ID: 3033598
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Provenance
German Private Collection (acquired between 1969-1971)Size
M: 118 cm x 37 cm resp. 113 cm x 54 cm
M: 46.5 inch x 14.6 inch resp. 44.5 inch x 21.3 inch
Description
wood, encrusted brown patina, remains of kaolin, carved with figural and geometrical decor, dam., cracks, missing parts, traces of insect caused damage;
among the Yoruba, doors embellished with ornamental and figural reliefs are commissioned by chiefs, elders, or priests of high status for the entrance of special rooms, reserved for important activities and accessible only to specific individuals.
The object Two doorwings with the object ID 3033598 was last part of the auction 75th tribal art auction at November 30, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 363.
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