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19th C. African Yoruba Wood Male Colon Figures

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Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba People, ca. last quarter 19th century to 1st quarter 20th. Rare matched pair of "Colon" male figures carved from single length of wood, with each figure sporting short beards, triple scarifications on their faces, and each painted in yellow, brown and black. Size for largest: 13.75" H (34.9 cm)

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Provenance: Ex - Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos collection, Chicago, IL acquired before 1970

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Condition

Losses to front of shorter figure, pigment wear as expected but generally excellent

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19th C. African Yoruba Wood Male Colon Figures

Name: 19th C. African Yoruba Wood Male Colon Figures
SKU: 46248513
Price: 250 USD
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