African, Oceanic & Art of the Americas - 28th April 2022
Lot 1123
A pair of Yoruba shrine figures
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £200
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Description
A pair of Yoruba shrine figures
Nigeria
bronze, seated male and female representing Agamju holding a curved blade knife and a stylised prod and Lemanja supporting and infant,
42.5cm and 43.2cm high. (2)
Provenance
Reputedly bought back to the UK by a British diplomat shortly after the end of WWII.