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African Nigeria 20th Century Carved Wood Rope Yoruba Male Standing Figure on S

$2,000
£1,511.77
€1,734.06
CA$2,788.08
A$3,035.05
CHF 1,611.01
MX$36,518.24
NOK 20,413.67
SEK 18,704.69
DKK 12,949.86

About the Item

African Nigeria 20th Century Yoruba carved wood male figure with the head and body wrapped in rope. He is standing on a tripod stool, holding a staff to his chin in pensive contemplation. Wear to finish, losses. Broken back, split at front by stomach.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL68591stDibs: LU977947921132

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