Bidspirit auction | Yoruba Mother Shrine Figure

Yoruba Mother Shrine Figure - Yoruba People, Nigeria: Shrine Figure Depicting a Mother kneeling and holding forth a covered bowl, offering its edible contents to worshipers. Early 20th Century. The figure has and elaborate, dark-stained coiffure, facial scarification, and she wears protective amulets on her wrists. A female child with similar hairstyle is swathed to her back. Overall the figure has an aged, smooth patina, with evidence of libations. Dimensions: 26H x 10W x 13.5 D (inches) Provenance: From the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen. NOTE: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. 26H x 10W x 13.5 D (inches) Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.