Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
187. Ebony statuette, specific to the Yoruba tribe, Nigeria, approx. 1950
Selling price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 600
Session
Thu, 15 July 2021 19:00
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The Yoruba people are an ethnic group of over 40 million people in total, inhabiting the southwestern and north-central region of Nigeria, as well as the southern and central Benin. Dating back to as far as the transatlantic slave trade, which existed between the 15th to the 19th century, the Yoruba people were said to have migrated to other countries as well, including Cuba, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Jamaica, Grenada, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and Saint Lucia, among others.
This type of pieces symbolize fertility. The motifs engraved on the chest and cheeks of the figurine are classic graphic motifs that, in past generations, highlighted the beauty of the woman's aesthetics and were signs of ethnic identity.
Dimensions
custom h=65 cm
Description
hand carved ebony wood
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group of over 40 million people in total, inhabiting the southwestern and north-central region of Nigeria, as well as the southern and central Benin. Dating back to as far as the transatlantic slave trade, which existed between the 15th to the 19th century, the Yoruba people were said to have migrated to other countries as well, including Cuba, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Jamaica, Grenada, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and Saint Lucia, among others.
This type of pieces symbolize fertility. The motifs engraved on the chest and cheeks of the figurine are classic graphic motifs that, in past generations, highlighted the beauty of the woman's aesthetics and were signs of ethnic identity.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom h=65 cm
Description
hand carved ebony wood
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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