Description : A fine Ibeji figure, Yoruba, Nigeria Possibly from Oyo, the figure of simple form, the crested coif well-worn and with rubbed face, the neck with beads and the sloping shoulders angular the body with remains of camwood encrustation, beads to the writs and traditional beaded belt to the waist, on an integral base - and old example. H. 10 1/2 Comments: Property of a New York estate. Alfred Schienberg, 1971, The Gallery of African Art. NY
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About the lot N° 192 Title : Ibeji Figure, Period : 1971 Provenance : Alfred Schienberg, 1971, The Gallery of African Art. NY Condition report : old example The Cobbs, auctioneer, Peterborough, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Fine Ethnographic Art Sale date : 15 Nov 2015It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale