Standing male figure
Nigeria, Jukun/Wurkun/Chamba
not available anymore
Provenance
American Private Collection, New YorkSize
H: 42 cm
H: 16.5 inch
Description
wood, greyish brown patina, red pigment (above all backside), small flat facial plane rising from massive neck, flanked by large funnel-shaped ears, slender body enclosed by clamp-like arranged arms, slightly dam., insect caused missing parts on the backside, traces of weathering, encrusted with clay-like mass, base;
combining stylistic features of different ethnic groups from the Benue River area.