YORUBA STYLE FIGURE 22, NIGERIA
Photographs © Tim Hamill
Yoruba Style
Figure 22
25.5" high
$400
This figure exhibits little evidence of use and was probably made to
be sold.
These figures, some of which were brightly painted, were placed on altars
in shrines or displayed at special ceremonies. The wand-like staffs were
also carried during ceremonies. Several are depicted in colonial wear..
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