143 - Part of a ceremonial staff or anthropomorphic carved handle from the Yoruba people, Nigeria.

Part of a ceremonial staff or anthropomorphic carved handle from the Yoruba people, Nigeria. Wooden sculpture depicting a standing female figure with her arms drawn in front of her body, topped by an imposing, striated cylindrical headdress extended by a tall ovoid element. A remarkable, slender silhouette with simple, balanced proportions. Beautiful antique brown-black patina with a satiny finish, featuring reddish hues and wear on the reliefs. Mounting pin with a hole at the base. First half of the 20th century. Height: 32 cm