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Yoruba Female Cup-Bearer, Nigeria

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Item Details

Description

Yoruba Female Cup-Bearer, Nigeria
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Wood, pigments, glass beads, fiber
Height 10in (24.5cm)

Provenance
Josephine and Walter Buhl Ford II Collection, New York
Sotheby's, New York, 7 November 2006, Lot 207
Donald Morris Gallery, Detroit
Wright, Chicago, 6 June 2019, Lot 625
Connecticut Private collection

Condition

Lid lost; minor nicks, scratches, abrasions and wear consistent with age and use. Custom base.

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Yoruba Female Cup-Bearer, Nigeria

Name: Yoruba Female Cup-Bearer, Nigeria
SKU: 175986663
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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Starting Price $1,600

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