Standing figure ·  Nigeria, Igala · ID: 3032855

Description

wood, partly encrusted brown patina, short arms without hands, sexual characteristics of both genders, expressive face, min. dam., missing parts (right foot tip), cracks, slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base;
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.

The object Standing figure with the object ID 3032855 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 326 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,200.

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