Lot 90: Lamidi Olonade Fakeye

(Nigerian, 1928-2009), Four Yoruba Figures, three of musicians, one possibly smoking a pipe, incised signature "L.O. Fakeye" on bottoms, carved mahoghany, 15-1/4 in. to 16-1/2 in., dog chew on hat of figure with rattles, chip to headpiece of a figure with drum. Works by this artist can be found at the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, North Carolina, and The African Room, Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.

dog chew on hat of figure with rattles, chip to headpiece of a figure with drum