- Lot 93

Lot n° 93
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Result : 40 300EUR
- Lot 93
Ancestor statue Mumuye people Nigeria Early 20th century Wood with a beautiful patina of use, crusty in places, kaolin H. 73,5 cm Provenance : Max Itzikovitz Collection, Paris This haughty effigy, with its well-cut body framed by long, enveloping arms, has all the characteristics of the great classical Mumuye style. The small, determined face is protected by an imposing headdress, indicating the social rank of the ancestor represented. The patina of this piece is superb and consistent with its apparent great age.
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