Shrine figure "ikenga" · Nigeria, Igbo · ID: 3050307
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.
The object Shrine figure “ikenga” with the object ID 3050307 was part of the auction 101st Auction on November 11, 2023. The object with the lot number 248 achieved a sales price of EUR 700 with an asking price of EUR 500.
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