Figurative offering cup (olumeye) made of wood and pigments, - Lot 94

Figurative offering cup (olumeye) made of wood and pigments, showing a kneeling woman holding a chicken-shaped bowl. The head has large almond-shaped eyes with hemmed eyelids. The lips are thick. The forehead and cheeks are marked with the characteristic Yoruba triple foliate pattern called pele. The skull is extended by a high hairstyle. This kind of cup contained offerings, such as kola nuts and other gifts for the king's guests. Yoruba style - Nigeria Height : 46 cm W: 30 cm Bibliography : LAWAL Babatunde, Visions of Yoruba Africa, Edition 5 continents, Milan, 2012, p.132. https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6004499 http://www.galerieratton.com/porteuse-de-coupe-yoruba1.html