Zemanek-Münster

Standing figure

Nigeria, Longuda
sold EUR 880
Provenance
Dieter Schnurr, Cologne, Germany
Size
H: 42 cm
H: 16.5 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, remains of pigments, round head without recognizable facial features, beard-like appendage and forehead crest, min. dam., cracks, small missing parts, slight traces of abrasion, on base;
only few is known of the Longuda, aside of figural terracotta pots, used for soothsaying and healing. Figures are extremely rare. Their style seems to be influenced by the neighbouring Jukun and the Mumuye.


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