Female shrine figure "alusi" · Nigeria, Igbo · ID: 3038587
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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
Comparing literature
Cole, Herbert M., Igbo, Milan 2013, pl. 27