Standing male shrine figure "alusi" · Nigeria, Igbo · ID: 3038784
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Provenance
Michel Koenig, Brussels, BelgiumSize
H: 138 cm
H: 54.3 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, remains of black paint, traces of white, high towering figure with strong neck, high forehead and massive disc-shaped coiffure, charcteristic position of arms and “ichi” - scarification marks on the forehead, slightly dam., minor missing parts, cracks (face), insect caused damage (both feet), rep. (both foot tips), base