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Yoruba cup holder soldOld piece from the Yoruba people living in Benin, wood and yellow dye . It is an old piece coming from a Dutch collection . I am glad it is complete since the cover of the pot is still available.
H: 38 cm Price: sold ref:AW2 The Yoruba people live in Southwest Nigeria and Benin. Yorubaland is mostly populated in urban centers and surrounded with fields for farming. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world, 45 of every 1,000 births? They have developed a variety of different artistic forms including pottery (like this piece illustrated quite well ), weaving, beadwork, metalwork, and mask making. Most artwork is made to honor the gods and ancestors and since there are more then 401 known gods to the Yoruba there is much sculpture and artwork made. The Yoruba believe that when they die they enter the realm of the ancestors where they still have influence on earth. Egungun Masks appear at funerals and are believed to embody the spirit of the deceased person. This Yoruba cup holder is a finely carved piece coming from a Dutch collection, price is 2,800 € with free delivery and 15 days guarantee . Tell me if you want it.
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This yoruba cup holder from a known collection is guaranteed genuine and at least 50 years old. You will get free delivery and a complete description by David Norden. Add it to your collection and get compliments from your friends.
Save money, we give free delivery worldwide and save risk- we give 15 days guarantee, and six month exchange. I am sure you will be proud to own this piece from David Norden's collection. First is first.... Please help us with our next project by filling our African Art Club Survey Tel +32 3 227.35.40 : Click to email David Norden. St.Katelijnevest 27. B2000 Antwerpen. Belgium.
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polychrome yellow and white
pigments on wood
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