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Yoruba Brass Sculpture of a Standing Man - PF.6061
Origin: Nigeria
Circa: 19
th
Century AD
to 20
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
9.5" (24.1cm) high
Collection: African
Medium: Brass
$3,600.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Standing tall, holding a long staff, this man
appears to command dignity from all those who
look upon him. He wears a pleated robe that
appears perfectly conical from the front while
the contours of his body are evident in the back.
A necklace with a triangular pendant rests in the
space between the upper edge of his robe and
the sash draped over his shoulder. The staff, the
necklace, and the two bracelets she wears on her
wrists all suggest his high-ranking status within
Yoruba society. His closely cropped coiffure
appears almost like a helmet, although a series
of dots has been incised to suggest the texture
of his hair. Who does this man represent?
Perhaps he is a king or part of the royal
entourage. Perhaps he is a deceased ancestor
whom relatives continue to worship in the guise
of this brass effigy. He is surely someone who
deserves to be honored, just the staff alone
commands respect. Clearly, this is a man of elite
status who has been memorialized in this
gorgeous sculpture.
- (PF.6061)
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