Zemanek-Münster

Doll in shape of a female figure

Nigeria, Igbo
not available anymore
Provenance
Old British Collection
Size
H: 40 cm
H: 15.7 inch

Description

light brown wood, partly shiny brown patina, marked by columnar neck and projecting coiffure, inscription on the back “Timoh” (?), min. dam., cracks, small missing parts (right heel), traces of abrasion, base;
the coiffure and facial scarifications are indications of titled status.


Comparing literature

Wittmer, Marcilene K. & William Arnett, Three Rivers of Nigeria, Atlanta 1978, p. 11, ill. 18

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