Tête de Oba

Wood, brown patina, remnants of red ochre pigments Art of Benin, second half of the 20th century 54 cm

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YORUBA, NIGERIA Pair of nude male and female Ibeji, standing on circular pedestals, hands on hips in symbolic gesture, face with attentive, protective expression accentuated by wide-open eyes. Hardwood, old honey-brown patina, remains of ochre pigment, multicolored beads. H. 30 cm; L. 32 cm. (one broken arm glued)

Lot 193

Estim. 600 - 900 EUR

IBIBIO, NIGERIA Helmet mask depicting an ancestor, a man-bird, with sculpted projecting eyes and a mouth transforming into a powerful hornbill beak. Wood, remains of beige ochre pigment on the eyes and beak striations, old brown patina and numerous marks of use. H. 43 cm; L. 20 cm.

Lot 205

Estim. 300 - 400 EUR

TIKAR, CENTRAL CAMEROON Nude standing female statue, with powerful, massive body, decorated with stippling. Hardwood with light patina, remains of ochre pigments, old patina and marks of use. H. 38 cm; L. 17 cm.

Lot 194

Current bid 15 EUR

Tête de Oba

Wood, brown patina, remnants of red ochre pigments Art of Benin, second half of the 20th century 54 cm

Tête de Oba

IBIBIO, NIGERIA Helmet mask depicting an ancestor, a man-bird, with sculpted projecting eyes and a mouth transforming into a powerful hornbill beak. Wood, remains of beige ochre pigment on the eyes and beak striations, old brown patina and numerous marks of use. H. 43 cm; L. 20 cm.

TIKAR, CENTRAL CAMEROON Nude standing female statue, with powerful, massive body, decorated with stippling. Hardwood with light patina, remains of ochre pigments, old patina and marks of use. H. 38 cm; L. 17 cm.

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