Zemanek-Münster

Standing female figure

Nigeria, Igala
sold EUR 2,300
Provenance
Scholz, Frankfurt a.M., Germany
Size
H: 57 cm
H: 22.4 inch

Description

heavy wood, partly encrusted brown patina, crowned by a small human head, dam., cracks, small missing parts, traces of abrasion, socle;
the figures of the Igala are thought to bring good luck and prosperity to the families of their owners, and to serve as guardians of the children.


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