Male Terra-cotta Figure

Description:

Male Terra-cotta Figure, Yoruba, Nigeria, 19th century, with hands resting on abdomen, below exaggerated pectorals, the large head displays the typical Yoruba features, bulging eyes, flat nose and full lips, dark brown encrusted patina, ht. 9 in.

Provenance: Vianna Finch, acquired in the 1970s from the Eric Robertson Gallery, New York City, then by family descent.
Estimate $400-600

Provenance: Vianna Finch, acquired in the 1970's from the
Eric Robertson Gallery, New York City,
then by descent to family.

Surface chips and abraisions present.


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