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African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

$1,267.50
$1,95035% Off
£960.01
£1,476.9435% Off
€1,102.41
€1,696.0235% Off
CA$1,776.31
CA$2,732.7935% Off
A$1,931.93
A$2,972.2135% Off
CHF 1,023.85
CHF 1,575.1635% Off
MX$23,148.61
MX$35,613.2435% Off
NOK 13,012.66
NOK 20,019.4835% Off
SEK 11,921.37
SEK 18,340.5735% Off
DKK 8,240.11
DKK 12,677.0935% Off

About the Item

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probably was carrying a sword in hand, the top is now missing. Measures: 10 1/2 inches high. Color of the bowl is most accurate in the still images.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early to Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In excellent condition, wear from native use, probably had a short sword in right hand, now missing.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SMHC061781stDibs: LU177829557903

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