Summer Variety - Antique Fire Arms, Jewelry
By Scollard Auctions
Aug 22, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Summer variety auction featuring a wide range of collectable pieces including arms, armour, antique firearms, Filipino weapons, Chinese and Native American jewelry, Asian lots, fossils and much more

LOT 311:

Mother & Child Equestrian Shrine, Yoruba Peoples

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Start price:
$ 550
Estimated price :
$1,200 - $2,400
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Aug 22, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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Mother & Child Equestrian Shrine, Yoruba Peoples
West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples. Large wood carved shrine of a mother and children equestrian scene. The mother in large form holding a rooster in her left hand, ritual mace in her right hand, and with 4 children carved to the base. Riding on the horses neck a small child. Size 32" H, 12 3/4" W

Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
Condition: surface wear, split to skirt, scratches or wear throughout

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