Description:

Nigeria. Rare, small copper alloy matching musical clappers or fans, the ovoid paddles with relief faces, some of the heads with beards, and patterned headdresses. Back of the finials unadorned. The handle in form of stacked heads. Casting flaw on upper edge of both. Black and yellow-brown patina. Each on custom base. See a related example in Dr. Karl-Ferdinand Schaedler collection, 15 October 2009, Lot 1297 in Neumeister auction, Munich. AHDRC 0103586. Size: 10-5/8"H. & 10-1/2"H.

Provenance: Private CA. collection, ex. old Swiss collection.

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