Shrine figure "ikenga"
Nigeria, Igbo
sold
EUR 700
Provenance
Morton Dimondstein, Los Angeles, USAJan Baum Gallery, Los Angeles (736)
Eric Ross, MD., Anaheim, California
Dimondstein Tribal Arts, Los Angeles
Size
H: 27 cm
H: 10.6 inch
Description
wood, pigment residues, handwritten collection no. “736”, 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 symbolises male strength and power.