Male shrine figure "agbara" · Nigeria, Igbo · ID: 3039323
sold
EUR 1,800
Size
H: 92 cm
H: 36.2 inch
Description
heavy wood, matt patina, remains of polychrome paint, facial scarifications “ichi”, carved necklace, body with “mbubu” tattoos, cap-like headgear/coiffure, min. dam., missing parts (both foot tips), traces of insect caused damages and abrasion, fine cracks, base
Comparing literature
Cole, Herbert M. & Chike C. Aniakor, Igbo Arts, Los Angeles 1984, p. 94 f. Schumacher, Ulrich & Rouven Lotz, Schumacher - Afrika, Hagen 2011, p. 85