code: AF
an old African wooden female ancestor figure
of the
Goemai or Motol people
from inland / east Nigeria, West Africa, living on the right banks of the Benue River
these tribes are known for their small figures with splayed legs and arms
she has small breasts as from an eldery woman, sturdy feet, extensive tribal scars on her face and back, a star shaped carving around her navel, holes for earrings
on several parts of the body there are remains of red paint or patine
eyes and nostrils are as pin-pricks
condition: evident old loss of one leg, both her hands and a part of her right breast, no cracks in the wood, beautifull authentic smooth patina
height: 24 cm / ca. 9.45 inch
weight: 190 gram / ca. 0.42 lbs
we are no connoisseurs or experts
on the subject of tribal art, we have done some research, trying to attribute the statues to a land, country, tribe or people, to the best we could, do judge for yourself on tribal affilation and the correct age.
world wide shipping:
- you will be ordering registrated shipment provided by PostNL from The Netherlands, EU
- according to their conditions
- if possible with priority, tracking and insurance for loss during shipment offered by PostNL
- combined shipment goes per weight: 0-2 / 2-5 / 5-10 kg
we are: delta 98 den haag
The Hague, The Netherlands, EU
registrated at the Chambers of Commerce The Hague:
Kamer van Koophandel Haaglanden, file: 27133335
VAT
/ BTW: the seller is subject
to the Dutch/NL, EU sales tax called “Margin Scheme” (in Dutch: “BTW Margeregeling”),
the seller’s tax number in The Netherlands, EU is: NL001190378B30