Male puppet
Nigeria, Ibibio
not available anymore
Provenance
collected in situ (1958-1962)Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 17 September 20011, lot 297
Belgian Collection, Antwerp
Size
H: 60 cm
H: 23.6 inch
Description
wood, encrusted dark brown patina, body with massive legs and movable arms, prominent navel, tribe-typical facial features, hat-like headgear, dam., missing parts (foot tips), traces of insect caused damage, abrasion, cracks, base;
used for puppet plays during the ceremonies of the “ekong” society. The events play an educative role.
Comparing literature
Wittmer, Marcilene K. & William Arnett, Three Rivers of Nigeria, Atlanta 1978, p. 59Publications
AHDRC: 0139806