GothamGallery Fine African Art - Fine Yoruba Figure
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USD 2,200.00 |
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USD 2,200.00 |
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008 |
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Friday, October 24, 2008 |
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Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Splendid African Republic of Benin Yoruba Figure MEASUREMENT: HEIGHT: 20.5 WIDTH: 6 DEPTH: 5 INCHES MEASUREMENT: HEIGHT: 52 WIDTH: 15 DEPTH: 12.5 CENTIMETERS MEASUREMENT FIGURE ONLY MATERIAL: WOOD, PIGMENTESTIMATED AGE: EARLY 20TH CENTURY CONDITION: VERY GOOD REMARKS: RARE YORUBA FIGURE AGED SURFACE CUSTOM STAND: YES – INCLUDED SHIPPING: US EAST COAST $35.00 EXACT RATE USE SHIPPING CALCULATOR INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME DESCRIPTION Nude figure with rigid pose characteristically Yoruba, face with angular chin and pierced eyes, high hat with pigmented geometric design, simplified body with arms on side, legs slightly bent standing on circular base, pigmented surface all over aged patina. CONDITION Some age cracks larger on back and base, crack on left arm repaired, minor deterioration and fading of pigmented color, stable overall condition very good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Yoruba people live mainly in the southwest of Nigeria and the south of Benin. Moreover Yoruba traditions live on as far afield as Brazil, Cuba, Haiti and the Americas in the descendants of Yoruba slaves. The term "Yoruba" is said to derive from "Yarbanci, " a nickname given by the Hausa or the Fulani to the inhabitants of the Oyo Kingdom. This name was in turn introduced by missionaries from the middle of the nineteenth century, who were the first to study the Yoruba language. Prior to that, the Yoruba-speaking peoples referred to itself by the names of their different sub-groups. Earlier the Yoruba organized themselves into a large number of city-states, traditionally administered by kings (oba), who held political as well as religious power Among the various autonomous city-states, the leading place was primarily occupied by Ileff and Old Oyo. A custom base is included with this piece. It is important to properly exhibit a beautiful piece of art. The splendor of the piece cannot be fully revealed without a correct display. Custom bases can cost a minimum of thirty and up to several hundred dollars depending on its complexity and size. It is very difficult to locate a good stand maker regardless of price, but fortunately this piece will be appropriately displayed and ready for you and your guests’ enjoyment. Painter Fred Uhlman words - Most of the artists I admired, Picasso, Modigliani, Deraini, to mention only a few, had collected African art and had been profoundly influenced by it. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. It is easy to see why I bought them and why from that moment I have never stopped collecting. The head of the bobbin or heddle - pulley which is after all only a functional object for the purpose of weaving seemed to me then and today as beautiful as a Greek goddess. The fetish moved me as deeply as the bobbin by its silent tragic dignity and its air of profound meditation. GUARANTEEAUTHENTICITY AND CONDITION OF ITEMS ARE GUARANTEE TO THEIR DESCRIPTION. IF THE ITEM IS FOUND TO BE NOT AS DESCRIBED OR PICTURED, FULL REIMBURSEMENT OF THE WINNING BID AMOUNT AND SHIPPING CHARGE WILL BE GIVEN.QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, OR MORE DETAIL PICTURES. EMAIL:GOTHAMGALLERY@AOL.COMSHIPPINGSHIPPING VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COST PLEASE INQUIRE.PAYMENTPAYMENT ACCEPTED, PAYPAL, MONEY ORDER, CERTIFIED CHECK, PERSONAL CHECK 5 TO 7 DAYS TO CLEAR. OTHER FORMS OF PAYMENT PLEASE INQUIRE FIRST. Please click and check store items GothamGallery Fine African Art PLEASE NOTE GOTHAMGALLERY DOES NOT SEND SECOND CHANCE OFFER COMMUNICATION WILL BE VIA ebay SYSTEM ONLY PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF SCAMS
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