Shrine figure "ikenga" ·  Nigeria, Igbo · ID: 3048204

Description

wood, pigment residues, base

This figure belongs to the group of naturalistic “ikenga”. She holds the typical attributes knife and trophy head in her hands. The characteristic pair of horns, symbolising male strength and power, is present in a modified form.

The object Shrine figure “ikenga” with the object ID 3048204 was last part of the auction 97th Auction at November 6, 2021 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 230 achieved a sales price of EUR 400.

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