Standing ancestor figure
Nigeria, Mumuye
not available anymore
Provenance
collected in situ (early 1970’s)Size
H: 47 cm
H: 18.5 inch
Description
light brown wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, saucer-shaped ears (Mumuye women used to wear such wooden plugs in the ears), wearing an iron ring around the neck, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage (feet), cracks, slight traces of abrasion