€ 275,00
In stock
Great old bronze pendant from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. Rectangular bronze pendant with a bevelled top and two opposing figures, whose legs end in mudfish, presumably for OLOKUN; in their hands they hold crocodiles by their tails; at the lower edge eyelets for attaching accessories, brownish patina.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.With certificate of Authenticity signed by professor Karl-Ferdinand Schädler.
Object: | Pendant |
Ethnic group: | Yoruba |
Country: | Nigeria |
Material: | Bronze |
Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
Sold with stand: | No |
Dimensions: | 17x9x2 cm |
Weight: | 180 gram |
Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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