Lot 399

Yoruba Kola Lidded Nut Bowl, Signed Fakeye, Mother & Child

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Yoruba Kola Lidded Nut Bowl, Signed Fakeye, Mother & Child

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Current Bid: $500

(1 Bid)

by Artemis Fine Arts
June 12, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Nigeria, . Beautifully carved of red-brown hardwood, the composition features a kneeling mother and child on an integral squared base supporting a lidded kola nut bowl. The female figure is adorned with a carved skirt, tasseled belt, prominent projecting breasts, and a beaded necklace, while the child is carried on her back with multiple *tirah* amulets suspended along the back. Her hands, elongated in proportion and stacked bracelets along wrists, support the bowl above. The lid is decorated with a variety of carved motifs, possibly later additions. “FAKEYE” is engraved on the bottom. Size: 16.25”H (41.3cm).

Provenance: Marshall & Caroline Mount Collection, N.J.

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Item # 71584

  • Condition: Warm red-brown to dark brown patina. Surface wear and nicks along rim.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 + $1,000