À propos du lot
n° 1186
Titre : West African, Ibeji, Nigeria Carved Wooden Figure, PÉRIODE : Circa 1860.
Dimensions : 10 3/4 H.Provenance : Provenance: Private collection of Wallace Gusler, Williamsburg, VA.Literature : Literature: See Drewal/Pemberton, Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought, p. 33.Notes : Catalogue Note: The Yoruba people have the highest rate of twins of any known culture, on the average of one out of every 90 births. When twins die in childbirth or at a very early age, sculptures are produced to represent their spirits. Often these are cared for and revered for many generations. This single example may have originally had a mate, now lost, or possibly its sibling twin survived.Condition report : Good as-found condition, age crack to proper right side of head, several other minor cracks, some scattered small insect holes.Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Salle de vente
, Mt. Crawford, US
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Fall Fine & Decorative Arts Day 2
Date de la vente : 17/10/2020
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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