Kabiyesi

Kabiyesi

c. 1960
Artist
Bamidele Arowoogun, Nigerian
Work Locations: Nigeria
Culture
Yoruba
Locale
Africa
Country
Nigeria
Object
sculpture
Medium
carved wood
Accession Number
2001.476
Credit Line
Funds from Collectors Choice, 1996

Bamidele Arowoogun (Yoruba), Kabiyesi (King), About 1960. Carved wood; 20 1/4 in. x 8 3/4 in. dia. Denver Art Museum: Funds from 1996 Collectors’ Choice, 2001.476

Dimensions
height: 20 1/4 in, 51.4350 cm; diameter: 8 3/4 in, 22.2250 cm
Department
Native Arts
Collection
Arts of Africa
This object is currently on view
Known Provenance
Bamidele Arowoogun's son, Nigeria, before 1974; Purchase by Rufus Orisayomi, London, England, 1974-2001; Denver Art Museum, 2001

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