19th Century African Yoruba Mami Wadda Cult Standing
19th Century African Yoruba Mami Wadda Cult Standing Mother Shine Figure. Two rattan wrapped animal skull pendents hang from the mothers neck threaded though traditional Yoruba textiles; textile wrapped ankles; silver ankle bracelet is wrapped around the left ankle; a Double Entwined Snake with an arrow through ita is on the back; 2 Children Hug the Standing Female Figure, 1 on the front and the other on the left; on a black stand. Red 'David Howard Tribal Art' sticker; '144' catalogue number. Circa 1880. {Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 25 1/4 high x 8 wide x 8 inches deep.}. Condition: Loss to the feet. Surface wear and patina throughout. The piece does not stand up property with the included base, the foot must be propped up.
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19th Century African Yoruba Mami Wadda Cult Standing Mother Shine Figure. Two rattan wrapped animal skull pendents hang from the mothers neck threaded though traditional Yoruba textiles; textile wrapped ankles; silver ankle bracelet is wrapped around the left ankle; a Double Entwined Snake with an arrow through ita is on the back; 2 Children Hug the Standing Female Figure, 1 on the front and the other on the left; on a black stand. Red 'David Howard Tribal Art' sticker; '144' catalogue number. Circa 1880. {Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 25 1/4 high x 8 wide x 8 inches deep.}. Condition: Loss to the feet. Surface wear and patina throughout. The piece does not stand up property with the included base, the foot must be propped up.
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