The artistry and quality of the piece exceeded my expectations and the professionalism of the seller is of the highest caliber. The photos and description accurately represented the item for sale.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςΓιορούμπα - Νιγηρία (χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας)
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A Yoruba female wooden carved Olumeye, which means 'One-who-knows-honour’, West Africa, depicts a kneeling woman on an oval base carrying a beautifully carved bowl with the help of four smaller female Yoruba sculptures, there is also an enigmatic round head underneath the bowl, the main large figure is standing straight, wide squared shoulders, a thick cylindric neck carrying an oval-shaped head, composed of expressive features of bulging almond eyes, the nose elongated , and the ears are pointed , the hairdo is pulled upwards in a conical shape, scarifications on the torso, cheeks, legs, and back, symbols of beauty, thick encrusted patina, white pigment on the exes, scarifications and on the bowl, signs of ritual use.
"These sculptures were typically used by the Ekiti people to hold kola nuts, which were offered to visitors, as well as shrine containers for orisa offerings and palm nuts used in Ifa divination.in shape of a bowlkeeper, posted on a circular base, seated on her feet. Traditionally, kneeling was a gesture of respect and devotion among the Yoruba."
Lit: Rowland, Drewal & Pemberton, 1991, p. 39.
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A Yoruba female wooden carved Olumeye, which means 'One-who-knows-honour’, West Africa, depicts a kneeling woman on an oval base carrying a beautifully carved bowl with the help of four smaller female Yoruba sculptures, there is also an enigmatic round head underneath the bowl, the main large figure is standing straight, wide squared shoulders, a thick cylindric neck carrying an oval-shaped head, composed of expressive features of bulging almond eyes, the nose elongated , and the ears are pointed , the hairdo is pulled upwards in a conical shape, scarifications on the torso, cheeks, legs, and back, symbols of beauty, thick encrusted patina, white pigment on the exes, scarifications and on the bowl, signs of ritual use.
"These sculptures were typically used by the Ekiti people to hold kola nuts, which were offered to visitors, as well as shrine containers for orisa offerings and palm nuts used in Ifa divination.in shape of a bowlkeeper, posted on a circular base, seated on her feet. Traditionally, kneeling was a gesture of respect and devotion among the Yoruba."
Lit: Rowland, Drewal & Pemberton, 1991, p. 39.
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The artistry and quality of the piece exceeded my expectations and the professionalism of the seller is of the highest caliber. The photos and description accurately represented the item for sale.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςOggetto molto bello e di qualità. Grazie.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςParfait comme d'habitude. Belle pièce et bien protégée.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςSehr schöne Figur und Qualität, problemlose Abwicklung
Προβολή μετάφρασηςa beautiful object!! perfect delivery!! many thanks!!
Προβολή μετάφρασηςan amazingly beautiful object!! many thanks!!
Προβολή μετάφρασηςa beautiful object!! perfect delivery!! many thanks!!
Προβολή μετάφρασηςa beautiful object!! perfect delivery!! many thanks!!
Προβολή μετάφρασηςExcellent seller, well packed !
Προβολή μετάφρασηςExcellent seller, well packed, superb statue
Προβολή μετάφρασηςThe beautiful but delicate and heavy statue was exceedingly well packed so arrived without damage. Thanks.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςExcellent dealer. Competent and serious.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςSehr schöne Arbeit. Alles wie immer sehr gut. Merci 🙏🏿
Προβολή μετάφρασηςDie Größe ist sehr schön und es war sehr gut verpackt. Vielen Dank.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςMasker is mooi en voldeed aan de verwachtingen! Uitstekend verpakt en goed afgeleverd!
Προβολή μετάφρασηςan amazingly beautiful object!! perfect delivery. many thanks!!
Προβολή μετάφρασηςan amazingly beautiful object!! perfect delivery. many thanks!!
Προβολή μετάφρασηςParfait. Très bel objet bien authentique. C'est mon deuxième achat auprès de cette galerie qui a toujours de très bons objets authentiques et bien anciens. Vraiment très professionnel.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςanother excellent item, as always, from a professional seller, RECOMMENDED, Vielen Dank
Προβολή μετάφρασηςPerfetto, grazie.
Προβολή μετάφρασης2 Objekte gekauft, 2 mal Porto bezahlt, in einem Paket geschickt: nicht zufrieden. - Ansonsten: perfekt. Danke.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςSehr imposantes Objekt. Schnell geliefert. Perfekt.
Προβολή μετάφρασηςeverything ok
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The artistry and quality of the piece exceeded my expectations and the professionalism of the seller is of the highest caliber. The photos and description accurately represented the item for sale.
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