african mahogany figure, attributed to yoruba people of nigeria, circa mid 20th century

ITEM 1506 CONDITION
Item is in good condition although there is a visible chip on the bottom side of the pedestal base due to age, handling, and usage.

ITEM 1506 DESCRIPTION
An African mahogany figure. The barefoot figure with legs slightly bent is standing on a skewed and round wooden base. He is wearing a carved skirt with spaced and relief geometric patterns. His right arm is at his side; his left arm is raised with his hand holding a short log on his left shoulder which touches the left side of his face. The head is an elongated shape with a high hairstyle. The facial features are a high forehead, open hooded eyes, protruding nose, and full open mouth. The wood of the figure appears to be African mahogany and is highly polished. The ears are evident and there is a round white label on the figure's back. There aren't any distinguishing characteristics or styles that would indicate any one of the 3000 African tribes except the facial features which are more contemporary; the figure denotes African everyday life. African mahogany is a hardwood ranging from very pale pink to a deep reddish-brown, sometimes with streaks of medium to dark reddish-brown. The colour tends to darken with age and quartersawn surfaces can also exhibit a ribbon-stripe appearance; the wood is found in West Africa. Circa mid to late 20th century. UK POSTAGE
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Antiques.co.uk Ref: 4GQRQ66XK

Maker/Artist:

Nigeria/Yoruba People

Materials:

Mahogany Wood

Width (cm):

6

Height (cm):

21

Depth (cm):

4.5

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