Ancestor figure
Nigeria, Mumuye
sold
EUR 1,800
Provenance
German Private Collection, collected in situ (1972-1979)Size
H: 78 cm
H: 30.7 inch
Description
wood, stained blackish-brown patina, miniature glass beads, tiny facial plane, massive side lobes and crest, accentuated navel, asexual, incised decor, slightly dam. (crested coiffure), cracks, insect caused missing parts (both feet), abrasion of paint, base