Stunning Jukun figure from Nigeria.

Tribes such as the Mumuye, the Chamba, the Jukun, the Wurkun, the Geomai and the Montol live along the Benue River in eastern Nigeria, while the Waja, the Mama, the Hausa, the Koro and the Dakakari people settled in the northern part of the country.

The king of the Jukun, known as the Aka Uku, lives in the town of Wukari from where he rules his 30,000 people. he leads the cult of the ancestors who are in turn responsible for the welfare of the tribe.

Statues are found predominantly among the Jukun people in the north west and represent ancestors, as well as wives and slaves. They are displayed during funerals, agricultural ceremonies and in times of danger. During these rites, the figures serve as an intermediary between the priest and the ancestor's world.

Provenance: former private German collection.




Object:

Ancestor figure



Ethnic group:

Jukun



Country:

Nigeria



Material:

Wood



Estimated period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

No



Dimensions:

50x16x13 cm



Weight:

1900 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $180.00

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