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Antique African Carved Wood Igbo Shrine Figure; Ikenga, Igbo People, Nigeria

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Antique African Carved Wood Igbo Shrine Figure; Ikenga, Igbo People, Nigeria

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Antique African Hand-Carved Wood Igbo Shrine Figure; Ikenga, Igbo People, Nigeria. A figure wearing a large headrest sits and holds an axe-like object in his right hand and another ritual item in his left. Figure has remnants of its decoration with red, white and black paint. Approx. Size: 16" H x 4.5" W x 4" D.The Igbo believe that shrine figures represent gods who yield protection, healing and good fortune in return for respect, sacrificial food and obedience to their rules. Their hands reach out to receive gifts, and are open to demonstrate generosity and honesty.