NIGERIA, Mumuye

Beautiful sculpture or statuette.

In wood, slightly swaying with a nice movement to the left. 

Note the general harmony of the object, the haughty bearing of the head with this symmetry of volumes formed by the successive curves of the ears, arms and legs. 

The eyes, in circles, and the mouth are enhanced with kaolin. 

Old brown patina.

H. : 54 cm.

Cracks and accidents.
Timed Sunday 26 April 2020・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 26

NIGERIA, Mumuye Beautiful sculpture or statuette. In wood, slightly swaying with a nice movement to the left. Note the general harmony of the object, the haughty bearing of the head with this symmetry of volumes formed by the successive curves of the ears, arms and legs. The eyes, in circles, and the mouth are enhanced with kaolin. Old brown patina. H. : 54 cm. Cracks and accidents.

Estimate
€1,200 - €1,500
Result
€1,100
Buyer's premium
24%
NIGERIA, Mumuye Beautiful sculpture or statuette. In wood, slightly swaying with a nice movement to the left. Note the general harmony of the object, the haughty bearing of the head with this symmetry of volumes formed by the successive curves of the ears, arms and legs. The eyes, in circles, and the mouth are enhanced with kaolin. Old brown patina. H. : 54 cm. Cracks and accidents.
Sale Sunday 26 April 2020・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 7, rue Drouot 75009 Paris