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Standing anthropomorphic figure, Nigeria, Mumuye, Size: H: 47,5 cm (H: 18.7 inch), ID: 3042873
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Lot 308
87th Tribal Art Auction

Standing anthropomorphic figure ·  Nigeria, Mumuye · ID: 3042873

sold EUR 1,500
Size
H: 47,5 cm
H: 18.7 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, red pigment, kaolin, provided with just one arm, carved with crested coiffure and small disc-shaped ears, drilled holes (mouth and ears), slightly dam., traces of insect caused damage (feet, back of the head), crack, base

Comparing literature

Lebas, Alain (ed.), Arts of Nigeria in French Private Collections, Milan 2012, p. 284

Publications

Neyt, Francois, Mumuye, Paris 2006, p. 139 & p. 170

Exhibition

Galerie Flak, Mumuye, Paris 15 June-30 September 2006

Africa
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