Standing female figure ·  Nigeria, Djompre · ID: 3036692

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.