Sitting male figure ·  Nigeria, Idoma · ID: 3033015

Description

wood, remains of red and white pigment, the facial plane whitened with kaolin, eyes and scarification marks incised and accentuated by indigo blue pigment, slightly dam.;
possibly an Idoma “anjenu” figure used for fertility, healing and good luck.

Comparing literature

Wittmer, Marcilene K., Arnett, William, Three Rivers of Nigeria, Atlanta 1978, p. 99