Sold for:
$214
$214
IBO HEAD CREST, NIGERIA Serene ancestral image carved from honey-colored wood, with classic forehead scarification and stylized coiffure, early 20th c. Unusual abstract design adorns the back of the head, seen here for the first time. (Provenance: David Roth collection, New York). Fair condition with heavy erosion to one side, loss to ear and part of top finial. Mounted on custom display stand. 12 1/2" x 4"
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2009-08-07
