Nigéria, Mumuye
Beautiful sculpture or statuette.
Wood. Old brown patina.
Slightly wiggled with a nice movement to the left.
The eyes, in circles, and the mouth, enhanced with kaolin. 
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. 
Height: 54 cm.
Cracks and accidents.
Live Friday 23 October 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 225

Nigéria, Mumuye Beautiful sculpture or statuette. Wood. Old brown patina. Slightly wiggled with a nice movement to the left. The eyes, in circles, and the mouth, enhanced with kaolin. 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. Height: 54 cm. Cracks and accidents.

Estimate
€1,200 - €1,500
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
24%
Nigéria, Mumuye Beautiful sculpture or statuette. Wood. Old brown patina. Slightly wiggled with a nice movement to the left. The eyes, in circles, and the mouth, enhanced with kaolin. 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. Height: 54 cm. Cracks and accidents.
Sale Friday 23 October 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris