Standing figure ·  Nigeria, Mumuye · ID: 3036008

Description

wood, matt dark- and greyish brown patina, brass ring around the neck, typical form with overlong arms enclosing the body in a protective way, the mouth surrounded by radial incisions, drilled eyes, nose and ears, slightly dam., cracks, abrasion of paint, missing parts through insect caused damage (left foot), base;
Mumuye figures are usually known for their unbelievably variegated hair or cap styles. Present figure however shows a bare head with flat sides; the coiffure consists of a small neck lobe backside.

The object Standing figure with the object ID 3036008 was last part of the auction 75th tribal art auction at November 30, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 339.

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