Bidspirit auction | Post-top Eshu Figure, Yoruba, Nigeria

Post-top Eshu Figure, Yoruba, Nigeria - African Tribal Art: Yoruba People, Nigeria. Figure depicting Eshu, the trickster, chief messenger of the creator, which has a tall hairdo and once held two calabashes. Carved wood, 19th Century. The figure is installed on a custom-made wooden plinth. DIMENSIONS: 27.5”H x 10”W x 7”D; 29”H with stand. PROVENANCE: Private collection. CONDITION: The figure is severely weathered and has insect damage. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/TJwzCPmsw2s NOTE: This lot may be subject to a confidential reserve sale price.