English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 15th May 2007

Lot 608

Thomas Ona. A carved wood and painted figure of a district officer

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £260

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Description

Thomas Ona. A carved wood and painted figure of a district officer, with a detachable hat, 10in (25.4cm) h. Thomas Ona Odulate of Ijebu Ode, was working from the turn of the last century in the late fifties carving satirical figures of colonial administrators, lawyers and missionaries as souvenirs for the English.