Ancestor statue - Wood - Yoruba - Nigeria

Pole, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria Height: 63 cm. Magnificent ancient Yoruba pole from Nigeria. The condition of the wood, partially eroded and oxidised, attests of the antiquity of this piece. The sculpture is wonderful, powerful and well-balanced. This is the masterpiece of an experienced artist. The face is expressive, it confers much presence to the figure. The eyes are covered with metal. A very lovely piece from an ancient and authentic collection. Around 1900. Provenance: - Private collection, Bern, Switzerland. - M. Wyss, Basel, Switzerland. - Walu Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland. - Private collection, Paris. Invoice with a picture, from the Gallery Atelier in Toulouse. Shipment via UPS. With acknowledgement of receipt. Solid parcel. The object can also be picked up in Toulouse, France.