Yoruba Post-Colonial Wooden Figure of a Muslim Hunter
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**Originally Listed At $350**
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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#122929
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
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#122929
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.
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Yoruba Post-Colonial Wooden Figure of a Muslim Hunter
Estimate $500 - $750
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