Lot n° 9
Estimation :
80 - 120
EUR
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Result
: 125EUR
MONTOL - Nigeria, - Lot 9
MONTOL - Nigeria,
Statuette depicting a standing male figure, perched on massive legs, his arms detached from his body and his torso inflated. His face is directed intensely toward the sky.
Wood, remains of brown patina, old wear marks.
Height Height : 46.5 cm
Broken forearms.
Provenance: former Galerie d'Art Africain, Paris, 1984-1994.
The Montol family, based in the central plateau of Nigeria, are renowned for their expressive, purely formal sculptures. Their works, often linked to protection rites and ancestral spirits, reflect a unique artistic language influenced by neighboring cultures.
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