Ceremonial axe with a three-headed figure wearing bracelets, blowing a flute, and a beautiful triangular iron blade.

Yoruba, Nigeria

Wood, iron, pigments, visible lack at the base, very beautiful patina of use.

H. 52 cm



Provenance :

Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection



Exhibition and Publication :

Pierre Bergé et Associés sale of June 13, 2010, Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection, lot 347 page 381.
Live Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 102

Ceremonial axe with a three-headed figure wearing bracelets, blowing a flute, and a beautiful triangular iron blade. Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, iron, pigments, visible lack at the base, very beautiful patina of use. H. 52 cm Provenance : Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection Exhibition and Publication : Pierre Bergé et Associés sale of June 13, 2010, Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection, lot 347 page 381.

Result
€1,920
Buyer's premium
28%
Ceremonial axe with a three-headed figure wearing bracelets, blowing a flute, and a beautiful triangular iron blade. Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, iron, pigments, visible lack at the base, very beautiful patina of use. H. 52 cm Provenance : Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection Exhibition and Publication : Pierre Bergé et Associés sale of June 13, 2010, Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection, lot 347 page 381.
Sale Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris