Zemanek-Münster

Female doll

Nigeria, Igbo
not available anymore
Size
H: 41,5 cm
H: 16.3 inch

Description

wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, elaborate high-towering coiffure, min. dam., cracks (esp. at the back), slight traces of abrasion, base;
coiffure and facial scarifications are signs of a titled status.


Comparing literature

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

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