LOT 311:
Mother & Child Equestrian Shrine, Yoruba Peoples
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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

