Ancestor figure, Nigeria, Mumuye, Size: H: 59,5 cm (H: 23.4 inch), ID: 3039939

Ancestor figure, Nigeria, Mumuye, Size: H: 59,5 cm (H: 23.4 inch), ID: 3039939 - 2/3

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Lot 399

82nd Tribal Art Auction

Ancestor figure · Nigeria, Mumuye · ID: 3039939

sold EUR 1,100

Provenance

Southern German Collection

Size

H: 59,5 cm

H: 23.4 inch

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, traces of black paint, clumsy body shapes, the small face framed by two massive shocks of hair, incised skin scarification marks, slightly dam., minor missing parts, fine cracks, traces of insect caused damage (feet), abrasion of paint, base

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