An Ibibio standing figure, Nigeria, a geometric carved bundle upon the head, the hands resting on the abdomen, vertical scarifications above the genitalia, 73cm, a Yoruba seated chief, the bearded figure wearing an animal skin cap and holding attributes, carved figures below, 55.5cm; a seated Yoruba male figure smoking a pipe, wearing a woven hat, a drinking horn in his right hand, 45cm; and two West African male figures, each grasping their beard, the seated figure covered in a thick black pigment, holding a bowl and with body scarifications, 67.5cm & 45cm
The Andrzej von Staranburg Niedenthal collection, London, UK.
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An Ibibio standing figure, Nigeria, a geometric carved bundle upon the head, the hands resting on the abdomen, vertical scarifications above the genitalia, 73cm, a Yoruba seated chief, the bearded figure wearing an animal skin cap and holding attributes, carved figures below, 55.5cm; a seated Yoruba male figure smoking a pipe, wearing a woven hat, a drinking horn in his right hand, 45cm; and two West African male figures, each grasping their beard, the seated figure covered in a thick black pigment, holding a bowl and with body scarifications, 67.5cm & 45cm
ProvenanceThe Andrzej von Staranburg Niedenthal collection, London, UK.