A beautiful old polychrome ceremonial bowl, depicting a rider and two armed figures, male and female, who appear to be protecting him from either side. Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, pigments, accidents, erosion and visible wear, very fine patina. H. 16 cm Provenance : Jacques Kerchache, Paris Private collection, Paris, acquired from him before 1968
Live Thursday 4 December 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 163

A beautiful old polychrome ceremonial bowl, depicting a rider and two armed figures, male and female, who appear to be protecting him from either side. Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, pigments, accidents, erosion and visible wear, very fine patina. H. 16 cm Provenance : Jacques Kerchache, Paris Private collection, Paris, acquired from him before 1968

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
A beautiful old polychrome ceremonial bowl, depicting a rider and two armed figures, male and female, who appear to be protecting him from either side. Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, pigments, accidents, erosion and visible wear, very fine patina. H. 16 cm Provenance : Jacques Kerchache, Paris Private collection, Paris, acquired from him before 1968
Sale
Arts from Africa, Oceania, Indonesia and America
Thursday 4 December 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris