Standing figure ·  Nigeria, Igbo · ID: 3032778

Description

wood, matt patina, remains of polychrome paint, presenting both hands with the palms turned upside, crowned by a voluminous headgear, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (right hand, foot tips), cracks, on wooden base;
figures like this were used to be kept in ritual houses of communities and families. Once a year they were presented in public. The relationship between man and deity was strengthened by celebration and sacrifices.

The object Standing figure with the object ID 3032778 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 330.

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