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Stylistic wooden Urhoba figure fromf Nigeria. The Urhubo people settled north of the Niger river delta and live from fishing and farming.
They carve EDJO figures and ancestor statues - the former is respresented as mythic warrior holding weapons or magical containers. These ancestor figures are usually kept together in communal house where they preside over meetings.
(The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean Baptiste Bacquart, p92)
This powerful figure is considered the age, in fair condition with traces of wear and tear. The figure can not stand on it`s own.
Provenance: Justin Barthels (1934-2021), gallery owner Maastricht. Ex owner of a Salampasu mask DR Congo Estimated 60.000 - 90.000 USD by Sotheby`s. Source: (https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2012/africanoceanic-n08858/lot.189.html)
Object: Figure
Ethnic group/ culture: Urhubo
Region/ country: Nigeria
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Fair
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 51?11?9 cm
Weight: 1100 g
Reserve: $100.00
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They carve EDJO figures and ancestor statues - the former is respresented as mythic warrior holding weapons or magical containers. These ancestor figures are usually kept together in communal house where they preside over meetings.
(The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean Baptiste Bacquart, p92)
This powerful figure is considered the age, in fair condition with traces of wear and tear. The figure can not stand on it`s own.
Provenance: Justin Barthels (1934-2021), gallery owner Maastricht. Ex owner of a Salampasu mask DR Congo Estimated 60.000 - 90.000 USD by Sotheby`s. Source: (https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2012/africanoceanic-n08858/lot.189.html)
Object: Figure
Ethnic group/ culture: Urhubo
Region/ country: Nigeria
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Fair
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 51?11?9 cm
Weight: 1100 g
Reserve: $100.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Figure - Wood - Urhubo - Nigeria
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