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Yoruba Post-Colonial Wooden Figure of a Muslim Hunter

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A Yoruba Twin Figure, "ere ibeji": Zwillingsfigur, "ere ibeji" Yoruba, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 33 cm. Provenienz: Hans-Joachim Struck (1934-2016), 1980er Jahre in Nigeria erworben. Ãœber Zwillinge wurde

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Yoruba Post-Colonial Wooden Figure of a Muslim Hunter

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Description

West or South Africa, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A wooden sculpture of a soldier with a gun wearing European / Western military clothing and a conical, fez-shaped hat. The figure stands atop an integral plinth and presents with bulging eyes, a prominent nose, and a wide mouth in front of cupped ears. Size: 2.6" L x 2.625" W x 12" H (6.6 cm x 6.7 cm x 30.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired before 1970

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Condition

Loss to portions of plinth and hat as shown. Abrasions and nicks, with scattered fissures, and light earthen deposits, otherwise in nice condition. Good presentation.