Zemanek-Münster

Standing male figure

Nigeria, Montol
sold EUR 350
Provenance
Katja de Boer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Size
H: 52 cm
H: 20.5 inch

Description

light brown wood, dark brown patina, fragmentary, parts of legs, arms and coiffure missing through insect caused damage, dam., cracks, abrasion, on metal base;
sculptures of the Montol were used for fortune telling and healing rites. They belong to a men society called “komtin”.


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