Shrine figure "ikenga" · Nigeria, Igbo · ID: 3047633
sold
EUR 1,200
Provenance
Adam Prout, Worcestershire, Great BritainPiet Lepelaar, Leiden, The Netherlands
Size
H: 30,5 cm
H: 12.0 inch
Description
wood, pigments, paint, old collection label (base plate), rest.
This figure belongs to the group of naturalistic “ikenga”. The characteristic pair of horns is an expression of male strength and power. The typical attributes of knife and trophy head symbolise superiority and success in warfare.
The object Shrine figure “ikenga” with the object ID 3047633 was part of the auction 96th Auction on April 24, 2021. The object with the lot number 102 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,200 with an asking price of EUR 1,000.
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