Über das Lot Chargen- 143
Titel : STATUETTE, YORUBA, NIGERIA |
Größe : haut. 28 cm ; 11 in
Herkunft : Samir Borro, Bruxelles
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 1972
Literature : Joubert, Félix et Rivière,
Image de la Femme dans l'Art Africain, 2006, n° 54
Condition report : The figure is in very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The beaded tunic shows many traces of wear. The original beading is well preserved on much of the surface with some damage visible mainly to the front.
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