Rare standing female figure
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Lot: 271
88th Tribal Art AuctionRare standing female figure
Nigeria, Djibete
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| American Private Collection (1970's) Amyas Naegele, New York, USA |
H: 25.6 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, polychrome paint, massive body composed of geometrical forms, accentuated cut facial features, linear skin scarification marks on body and face, min. dam., insect caused damage (left foot sole), paint rubbed off in parts, base.
The Djibété are a small ethnic group in northern Nigeria. Only little is known about their ritual traditions.
Joubert, Hélène & Marc Leo Felix, Image de la Femme dans l' Art Africain, Ballan-Miré 2000, ill. 59
