Woman Sacrificing Holding Offering Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 1940s
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Woman Sacrificing Holding Offering Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 1940s
About the Item
- Creator:Yoruba People (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There is a small old chip on the top, please refer to the photos.
- Seller Location:Pau, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1451211238683
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