Standing female figure · Nigeria, Igala · ID: 3035026
sold
EUR 2,300
Provenance
Scholz, Frankfurt a.M., GermanySize
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.