Standing male figure · Nigeria, Tiv · ID: 3034270
Vera und Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Description
wood, rich dark brown patina, small remains of kaolin, a stocky body rising from bulky feet, especially expressive: glazed eyes with painted pupils, ears with drilled holes, slightly dam., minor missing parts;
Tiv figures can be divided in two groups: some, rather realistic, are portable, while the larger, more abstract images are posts. Both types seem to have been general tutelary deities revered for the protection and prosperity they provided agricultural lands and families, especially regarding marriage and human fertility.
The object Standing male figure with the object ID 3034270 was last part of the auction 72nd tribal art auction at March 9, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 103 achieved a sales price of EUR 50.
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