Lot: 232

91e vente aux enchères Tribal Art

Figure avec coupe "olumeye"

Nigéria, Yoruba

Provenance Taille Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation
Roland Hartmann, St. Gallen, Switzerland H: 24,5 cm 200 EUR
Frais supplémentaires : 27% de commission, TVA, expédition et assurance transport

wood, pigment remains, insect caused damage (base)

Kneeling female figures holding a gift bowl were called "olumeye" - "one -who-knows-honour". They are considered "messengers of the spirits".