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Dan Stilt Dancer, Copper Alloy
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Pre 1900 item# 463941 (stock# 898)
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DeHoogh Antiques
215-735-7722
$14,000
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Ivory Coast, Africa 19th Century Height 60cm.
Great skill in metal casting is apparent in this Dan stilt dancer. Even the texture of the binding around his legs, and on the stilts is discernible. The huge head-dress, as long as his head and torso combined, give him an even greater presence than he would have with only being on stilts.
Free standing stilt dancers of the Dan are seldom seen. The Brooklyn Museum is fortunate to have two in its collection. Another one is in a pub ...click for details
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Yoruba Staff, Ogboni Cult, Metal Alloy
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Pre 1900 item# 461049 (stock# 894)
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215-735-7722
$9,000
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West Africa ,date undetermined. Height of complete staff 88.5cm,height of figure 29cm.
Fine old metal alloy male figure atop iron staff. Hands held in 'Ogboni Clasp'. Plaited bands around neck. Both typical of the bronze alloy art of Ijebu-Ode and other centers of Ogboni art. Noteworthy are the beading around the eyes and the scarification on the face. Kneels on a ritual face bell. An encrusted aged patina.
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