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"Bronze Statue - Ife, Nigeria, " Bronze Sculpture created circa 1920s

c. 1920

$4,725
£3,628.60
€4,158.33
CA$6,651.63
A$7,451.30
CHF 3,882.81
MX$90,890.47
NOK 49,341.56
SEK 46,525.57
DKK 31,036.62

About the Item

"Bronze Statue - Ife, Nigeria" is a bronze sculpture created in circa 1920. This figure has short legs and a short torso, but a large head. They held out their hands with two objects in their hands. The headdress is concave in the middle. Art: 18.5 x 6.5 x 5 in
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2079d1stDibs: LU60535532402

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