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489 - Entry in progress YORUBA (present-day NIGERIA). Head of Quee…
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Estimate €120 - €150
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Description
Entry in progress YORUBA (present-day NIGERIA). Head of Queen Mother Idia of IFE. Bronze alloy cast with a medallic patina, depicted wearing her traditional high headdress, featuring numerous geometric motifs and braided loops. 20th-century work, in the style of the Kingdom of Benin. H.
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About the sale GREAT QUARTERLY SALE – Madame X’s perfume collection and part of her wardrobe in the morning – continuing at 2 pm with paintings, works of art, 18th- and 20th-century furniture, jewellery, sculptures, etc.
Auction location
Auction time 06/27/2026 at 10:00 AM
Ref. : 1801 - 54
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Lot description modified on 06/12/2026 at 4:39 PM
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