Female shrine figure "alusi"
Nigeria, Igbo
not available anymore
Size
H: 140 cm
H: 55.1 inch
Description
wood, encrusted patina, polychrome paint, characteristic stylized body (tall, with long legs and broad shoulders) and posture with palms-up hand position, rich body scarifications, splendid burled coiffure, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (feet, hands, coiffure), cracks, paint rubbed off, base