Lot n° 97
Estimation :
600 - 900
EUR
YORUBA, Nigeria. - Lot 97
YORUBA, Nigeria.
Interesting archaic sculpture depicting a chief astride his mount, holding a riding crop on one shoulder. His face is embellished with scarification marks on the cheeks and in the center of the forehead. His eyes are wide open as a sign of vigilance, and his mouth symbolically shows his teeth.
Wood with old surface erosion.
Height: 41 cm
Width: 13 cm
A few small chips in the wood.
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