A Bronze head in the style of Ife, Nigeria.

Si milar bronze heads like the one of the Wunmonije Compound type are quite often found, which raises the question of their use. It is assumed that they were attached to a life-size wooden figure, possibly with movable limbs. These figures were dressed in the same way as the person depicted would have been. Perhaps the Oba was thus able to attend ceremonies and burials without being personally present. When a new Oba came into power perhaps only the bronze head was replaced.

„ … vier Öffnungen, die für Nägel bestimmt waren, mit denen man den Kopf wahrscheinlich ursprünglich an einem hölzernen Rumpf befestigt hatte.“ Frank Willet, Ife, pl. 3.

„Die lebensgroßen Bronzeköpfe aus Ife mögen für denselben Zweck an ähnlichen Körpern befestigt gewesen sein.“ Frank Willet, Ife, pl. 2.

Lit.: Frank Willet, Ife. Neue Entdeckungen der Archäologie, 2. Auflage 1975, Tafel 2 und 3. H. Meyerowitz and V. Meyerowitz, Bronzes and Terra-Cottas from Ile-Ife, The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs (Oct., 1939). Arts de L'Afrique Noire, Jean Laude, translated by Jean Decock, University of California Press Berkeley, 1966, 1. Paperback-Edition 1973.

A Bronze head in the style of Ife, Nigeria.

Si milar bronze heads like the one of the Wunmonije Compound type are quite often found, which raises the question of their use. It is assumed that they were attached to a life-size wooden figure, possibly with movable limbs. These figures were dressed in the same way as the person depicted would have been. Perhaps the Oba was thus able to attend ceremonies and burials without being personally present. When a new Oba came into power perhaps only the bronze head was replaced.

„ … vier Öffnungen, die für Nägel bestimmt waren, mit denen man den Kopf wahrscheinlich ursprünglich an einem hölzernen Rumpf befestigt hatte.“ Frank Willet, Ife, pl. 3.

„Die lebensgroßen Bronzeköpfe aus Ife mögen für denselben Zweck an ähnlichen Körpern befestigt gewesen sein.“ Frank Willet, Ife, pl. 2.

Lit.: Frank Willet, Ife. Neue Entdeckungen der Archäologie, 2. Auflage 1975, Tafel 2 und 3. H. Meyerowitz and V. Meyerowitz, Bronzes and Terra-Cottas from Ile-Ife, The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs (Oct., 1939). Arts de L'Afrique Noire, Jean Laude, translated by Jean Decock, University of California Press Berkeley, 1966, 1. Paperback-Edition 1973.

Indigenous object name
Head
Ethnic group/ culture
Ife
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
32 cm
Weight
2.5 kg

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Alles bestens, sehr zu empfehlen, hervorragend verpackt und schönes Objekt

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Alles bestens, sehr zu empfehlen, hervorragend verpackt und schönes Objekt

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A very beautiful ancient Djenne water jar.

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Schöne, best erhaltene Figur, gute, bis ser guter Artikel !! Gern wieder !!

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Sehr schönes Objekt! Professionell verpackt und pünktlich eingetroffen. Wie immer.

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Très belle et grande statue Yoruba, beaux restes de polychromie

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austère mais remarquable statuette bicéphale un vrai bonheur

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Beautiful terracotta figure, as described, and extremely well packaged. I highly recommend this seller.

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user-94fcb97

So far, I have always been extremely satisfied with your service. Unfortunately, the last shipment arrived badly damaged. Even before I had taken the piece out of the wooden box, I could already feel.

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We sincerely regret that this beautiful piece has broken. We had wrapped it securely and even sent it in a wooden crate. We had also chosen the provider Jumingo, from whom a lady assured us by telephone that bulky goods are handled with particular care and differently to regular parcels (not on the conveyor belt, moved by hand etc.). DEAR OTHER CUSTOMERS, if the carrier causes damage, please contact us first before giving us a bad rating. Even if we are not responsible for damage caused by the carrier, we will always endeavour to assist you in settling the claim. Thank you very much!

he charge me for 4 differents delivery packets, he send it all in one packet.

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Objet tres bien protégé dans son emballage et correspondant parfaitement à sa description. Un grand merci pour tout. Je n'hésiterai pas à examiner les futures offres de Tribalartforum.

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item as described and very well packaged for shipment.

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Wie immer.... eine klasse Figur, sorgfältig und SEHR sicher verpackt, schnell verschickt. (heute Morgen früh angekommen). Alles SUPER! Danke und Grüße in die Hauptstadt aus der ostdeutschen Provinz.

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Objets en parfait état et conformes à l’annonce et emballage parfait. Merci

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Very nice sculptures, but it is really a pity that I had to pay 58 euros for a combined shipment (charged twice for a single box) ...

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Beide Fang-Figuren entsprechen den Abbildungen und waren aufwendig verpackt. Warum man von REISSZAHN spricht, weiß ich nicht - vielleicht mal erläutern!

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Alles bestens, empfehlenswerter Verkäufer

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Excellent and old statue, and well packed! 👌👍

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Certainement le vendeur qui met sur Catawiki le plus de beaux et authentiques objets. Un emballage et une protection des objets maximales pour la livraison. Merci.

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Alles bestens, sehr zu empfehlen, hervorragend verpackt und schönes Objekt

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