STANDING HARDWOOD FIGURE
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Hardwood. Nigeria, Niger River Delta, Igbo ethnic group, early 20th Century
The sculpture has long legs, a rectangular body with leant arms on the hips and a long neck. Expressive facial features, triangular ears and a high head with a conical headdress can be seen. This type of figure represented gods, who should provide protection, healing and good fortune. In return, they expect respect and compliance with their rules.
Shape: Standing figure
Dimensions: HEIGHT without base 71 CM, HEIGHT with base 89 CM
Condition: The figure is in good condition with signs of age and wear; some loss of material and traces of weathering
Provenance: From an Austrian private collection
The sculpture has long legs, a rectangular body with leant arms on the hips and a long neck. Expressive facial features, triangular ears and a high head with a conical headdress can be seen. This type of figure represented gods, who should provide protection, healing and good fortune. In return, they expect respect and compliance with their rules.
Shape: Standing figure
Dimensions: HEIGHT without base 71 CM, HEIGHT with base 89 CM
Condition: The figure is in good condition with signs of age and wear; some loss of material and traces of weathering
Provenance: From an Austrian private collection
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STANDING HARDWOOD FIGURE
Estimate €100 - €200
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