Lot: 271

88e vente aux enchères Tribal Art

Rare figure féminine debout

Nigéria, Djibete

Provenance Taille Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation
American Private Collection (1970's)
Amyas Naegele, New York, USA
H: 65 cm Cet objet n’est plus disponible.

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