Skeleton figure, Ibibio Nigeria.
A very rare standing figure. Skull shaped masks are known in the Ibibio corpus but seldom seen in figures. 19th century. 38 cm high.
Provenance:
William Taylor, London.
Private collection Brussels. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 1,875.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 2,500.- to EUR 3,500.-
Skeleton figure, Ibibio Nigeria.
A very rare standing figure. Skull shaped masks are known in the Ibibio corpus but seldom seen in figures. 19th century. 38 cm high.
Provenance:
William Taylor, London.
Private collection Brussels. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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