Standing female figure
Nigeria, Djompre
not available anymore
Provenance
Robert van der Heijden, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSize
H: 40,5 cm
H: 15.9 inch
Description
light brown wood, slightly shiny dark brown patina, of compact form with an angular protruding belly and long neck, sacrifications min. dam., small missing parts (foot soles), fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
the Djompre are a small ethnic group with their homeland in the Benue Plateau State in northern Nigeria. They call themselves “Kutep” or “Kutev”, the denomination “Djombre” - which means “cannibals” - has probably been given to them by the neighbouring Chamba.