Nigéria, Mumuye
Beautiful sculpture or statuette.

Wood. Old brown patina.

Slightly swaying 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 the symmetry of the volumes formed by the successive curves of the ears, arms and legs. 

H. 54 cm.

Cracks and accidents.
Timed Thursday 29 April 2021・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 75

Nigéria, Mumuye Beautiful sculpture or statuette. Wood. Old brown patina. Slightly swaying 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 the symmetry of the volumes formed by the successive curves of the ears, arms and legs. H. 54 cm. Cracks and accidents.

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
24%
Nigéria, Mumuye Beautiful sculpture or statuette. Wood. Old brown patina. Slightly swaying 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 the symmetry of the volumes formed by the successive curves of the ears, arms and legs. H. 54 cm. Cracks and accidents.
Sale Thursday 29 April 2021・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
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