Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

October 2227, 2022
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LOT 65

Lot 65

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

Yoruba Shango Staff Finial, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century
Lot 65 Details
Yoruba Shango Staff Finial, Nigeria, West Africa, early to mid 20th century

carved wood, on later stand
figure height 11 in — 27.9 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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

Ludwig Bretschneider, Munich, 1960;
Sotheby's, London, July, 13, 1961;
Ernst Ohly, London, 1969;
Sotheby's, Paris, December, 5, 2003, lot 181;
Fernandez Leventhal Gallery, New York, August, 30th, 2005

CONDITION DETAILS

With minor scuffs and abrasions.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 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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