Marionnette féminine
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Lot: 232
97e Vente aux enchèresMarionnette féminine
Nigéria, Igbo / Izzi
| Provenance | Taille | Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Banks, Washington, USA | H: 49 cm |
1500 EUR
Frais supplémentaires : 23% de commission, TVA, expédition et assurance transport |
wood, 3-pcs., nails, pigment residues, missing parts / insect caused damage, base
The gesture of arms stretched forward with palms facing upwards is more common in Nigerian iconography. It is supposed to express the god's open-handed generosity, as well as his or her willingness to accept sacrificial offerings.
Cole, Herbert M., Invention and Tradition, Munich, London, New York 2012, p. 128 f.
