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Ver traduzidoYoruba - Nigéria (Sem preço de reserva)
N.º 85743847
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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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Sehr schöne Figur und Qualität, problemlose Abwicklung
Ver traduzidoa beautiful object!! perfect delivery!! many thanks!!
Ver traduzidoan amazingly beautiful object!! many thanks!!
Ver traduzidoa beautiful object!! perfect delivery!! many thanks!!
Ver traduzidoa beautiful object!! perfect delivery!! many thanks!!
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Ver traduzidoExcellent seller, well packed, superb statue
Ver traduzidoThe beautiful but delicate and heavy statue was exceedingly well packed so arrived without damage. Thanks.
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Ver traduzidoSehr schöne Arbeit. Alles wie immer sehr gut. Merci 🙏🏿
Ver traduzidoDie Größe ist sehr schön und es war sehr gut verpackt. Vielen Dank.
Ver traduzidoMasker is mooi en voldeed aan de verwachtingen! Uitstekend verpakt en goed afgeleverd!
Ver traduzidoan amazingly beautiful object!! perfect delivery. many thanks!!
Ver traduzidoan amazingly beautiful object!! perfect delivery. many thanks!!
Ver traduzidoParfait. 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.
Ver traduzidoanother excellent item, as always, from a professional seller, RECOMMENDED, Vielen Dank
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Ver traduzido2 Objekte gekauft, 2 mal Porto bezahlt, in einem Paket geschickt: nicht zufrieden. - Ansonsten: perfekt. Danke.
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Ver traduzidoeverything ok
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Ver traduzidoVery fine figures. Thank you
Ver traduzidoTutto perfetto come sempre
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Parfait comme d'habitude. Belle pièce et bien protégée.
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