Standing ancestor figure · Nigeria, Mumuye · ID: 3040801
Amyas Naegele, New York, USA
Description
light brown wood, remains of reddish brown patina, elongated neck, simplified facial features, incised scarification marks, remains of magical mass, accentuated navel, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (feet) and abrasion, base;
Mumuye figures are all very different but at the same time immediately recognizable. This high degree of stylistic diversity is paralleled by the variety of functions of Mumuye figures: some were used as oracles, others in connection with healing, and still others reinforced the status of important elders as embodiments of vaguely conceived tutelary spirits.
The object Standing ancestor figure with the object ID 3040801 was last part of the auction 83rd Tribal Art Auction at May 28, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 282.
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