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Mumuye Figure, Nigeria

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Mumuye Figure, Nigeria, 20th c.: A Mumuye figure. Nigeria, West Africa. 20th century. Wood. 39 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 8". Condition: includes stand. Insect damage to legs. Provenance: Private dealer, Brussels. Private New York Collection.

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Mumuye wooden figure.: A standing wood figure, Nigeria, Mumuye. 20th century. 48"Provenance: The Alvin M. Cohen Collection, Bethesda MD.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic or

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A Mumuye Figure "iagalagana": Figur, "iagalagana" Mumuye, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 70 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich (in Kamerun erworben). Die für ihre erstaunliche Abstraktion geschätzten Fig

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Three Yoruba Ibeji Figures,, Nigeria West Africa: Representing twins in the Yoruba religion, Ibejis come in pairs. These figures were collected individually.

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Miniatur-Figur, "iagalagana": 63 Miniatur-Figur, "iagalagana" Mumuye, Nigeria Gesockelt (base included) Holz. H 22 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Die für ihre erstaunliche Abstraktion geschätzten Figu

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* A Yoruba Wood Figure Height 14 1/2 inches.: * A Yoruba Wood Figure nigeria, late 19th/early 20th century with traces of blue pigment throughout. Height 14 1/2 inches. Estimate $ 200-300 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Ben

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African Tribal: Ebo Nigeria: Woman with Pipe: Ebo People, Nigeria: Figure of a Woman Smoking a Pipe 36H x 10W x 10D (inches). Private Collection

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IBO, NIGERIA, CARVED HORNED FIGURE. HEIGHT 24": IBO, NIGERIA, CARVED HORNED FIGURE. HEIGHT 24"

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A PAIR OF AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE-CAST FIGURES: Benin, Nigeria, two bronze figures of warriors. One warrior is depicted with a club and a shield, the second is depicted with empty raised hands. The surface of both figurines is covered with a greeni

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Yoruba -Nigeria Sceptre with anthropomorphic figure or Shango. Hardwood with black patina. .: Yoruba -Nigeria Sceptre with anthropomorphic figure or Shango. Hardwood with black patina. . . Cm 8,00 x 55,00 x 8,00.

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BENIN AFRICAN CAST BRONZE WARRIOR W LEOPARD FIGURE: A cast bronze figurine of an Edo warrior with hunting leopard on a chain from regions of Benin in Nigeria, West Africa. The figure is beautifully detailed and raised on an ornate square base. The Beni

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Nok culture, fired clay figure: Nok culture, fired clay figure, Likely c. 200 BCE - 200 CE, Nigeria, possibly a royal figure wearing a cape and holding remains of a scepter in left hand, right arm, now missing, would have been reach

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LOT OF 4 VINTAGE AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURINES: A lot of four vintage African hand carved wooden figurines representing human figures or idols. Pieces from Nigeria, Tanzania, Burkina Faso. The origin of each is indicated on the label. African Triba

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Nok figure-Terracotta of a Woman. NOK, NIGERIA, II: Nok figure-Terracotta of a Woman. NOK, NIGERIA, II CENTURY BC - II CENTURY AC. Size 8 1/2 inches high. A seated terracotta figure of a woman, wearing headdress and big collar necklave. Condition: mino

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Ife Brass Royal Figure. 20th century.: Ife Brass Royal Figure. 20th century. West African Ife style. Nigeria. 33".

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A Nok Terracotta Figure: Figur Nok, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 18 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Lin + Emile Deletaille, Brüssel (1997). - Schweizerische Privatsammlung, Basel. Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung

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Mumuye Figure, Nigeria iagalagana Wood, pigment Height 24 7/8in (63.2cm) Provenance Pierre Vérité, Paris, 1970s California Private Collection Standing on diminutive legs, the domed head with flange ears and face with large, trance-like eyes highlighted with kaolin; broad sloping shoulders with elongated arms, bent at the elbows and curving forward around an hourglass shaped torso; dark-brown patina. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Mumuye Figure, Nigeria

Name: Mumuye Figure, Nigeria
SKU: 166753163
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

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