Old medium sized maternity statue of the YORUBA, Nigeria, ca 1950

Ancient Yoruba maternity statue. Proud mother seated on a stool with a child on her back. Striking hairdo, the scarifications on the face known from the Yoruba and a beautiful patina appropriate to the age and use. Beautiful statue in good used condition from a private collection.

Length: 36 cm
Weight: 406 grams
Origin: Nigeria
Date: ca 1950
Provenance: ex collection Rob Germ in Hoboken