Ethnographic Art & Artifacts

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LOT 32

Lot 32

Yoruba Shango Staff, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century

Yoruba Shango Staff, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
Lot 32 Details
Yoruba Shango Staff, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century

carved wood with natural pigments, includes stand
height 19.5 in — 49.5 cm

Estimate $1,200-$1,600

Realised: $1,107
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Yoruba Shango Staff, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Yoruba Shango Staff, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Yoruba Shango Staff, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Yoruba Shango Staff, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Yoruba Shango Staff, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
  • Yoruba Shango Staff, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
Provenance:

Ann and Michael McCormick Collection, California;
Bonhams & Butterfields, New York, May, 20, 2011, sale #18574, Lot #2102;
Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

Comes with copy of original receipt.

CONDITION DETAILS

Some pigment loss.

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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