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Maternity figure - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Maternity figure - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Beautiful wooden maternity figure from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria.
Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style. African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births.

Good condition with traces of wear and tear. Typical and powerful appearance. Nice patina of use and a great detailed coiffure.

Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object: Maternity figure

Ethnic group/ culture: Yoruba

Region/ country: Nigeria

Material: Wood

Period: 2nd half 20th century

Condition: Good

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 33?13?12 cm

Weight: 900 g

Reserve: $120.00

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