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a statue of a woman holding a pot on her heada statue of a woman carrying a pot on her headan image of a statue of a person ' s feet on a basea wooden statue of a man holding a bowl on his headan image of a statue of a woman holding a pot on her heada close up of a statue of a person with a sign on it ' s heada statue of a man with his back to the cameraan image of a statue of a woman ' s legs on a clear basea wooden statue of a man with a hat on his heada close up of a statue of a woman with a hat on her heada wooden statue of a man with a hat on his heada wooden statue of a man with a hat on his heada close up of a statue of a woman with a hat on her heada statue of a woman standing on top of a wooden blockan image of a statue of a bird sitting on top of a tablea piece of wood that has been cut in half
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189 - West Africa, probably Nigeria/Benin, Yoruba region or relate…
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Estimate €150 - €250
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Description
West Africa, probably Nigeria/Benin, Yoruba region or related – A standing female figure carrying a large vessel on her head with both hands. The belly is very prominent and scarified; the breasts are emphasised, probably symbolising fertility, motherhood and abundance – a monoxyl sculpture in art wood Probably the first half of the 20th century Width: 18 cm; Height: 70 cm – Weight: 2.700 kg
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About the sale SALE: Archaeology – Dr Gleize’s Collection (Donor to the Barcelonnette Museum)
Auction location
Auction time 11/21/2026 at 2:30 PM
Ref. : 10882 - 558
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