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Yoruba Ivory Sculpture of a Kneeling Woman - PF.3955
Origin: South-Western Nigeria
Circa: 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
8.125" (20.6cm) high
x 1.125" (2.9cm) wide
Collection: African
Medium: Ivory
£6,300.00
Location: UAE
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| Description |
As ivory is one of the hardest materials to carve,
this sculpture becomes a wonder in itself due to
its beautiful carving and intense realism which
the artist has tried to render. The carving has
been done with great precision, carefully
detailing the charming female form and her
activity of carrying a basket. She is simply
dressed, allowing the decoration of her beauty to
gain prominence. Her face is detailed with great
precision and care, while her hair, designed as if
in the shape of a pyramid, towers above her
showing the skill involved in symmetry of
design. In its entirety, the small sculpture is a
masterpiece of skill and artistry, which is
unmatched, greatly influencing the way we see
African art today.
- (PF.3955)
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