Figural house post
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102nd AuctionFigural house post
Nigeria, Yoruba
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| British Collection Adrian Schlag, Brussels, Belgium |
H: 59.1 inch | 5000 EUR / 8000 EUR |
wood, base
House posts are among the most important and outstanding sculptures in Yoruba art.
This particularly beautiful example shows a standing female figure with heavy breasts, possibly an allusion to the mother figure as the pillar of society.
The surface structure, marked by age and weathering, enhances the overall aesthetic effect of this object.
The Tribal Art Society, Online Catalogue LXI, January 1st 2021, Lot 31
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