Statue for male aggression "iphri" · Nigeria, Urhobo · ID: 3047264
sold
EUR 2,000
Provenance
Ben Hirsch, Maastricht, The NetherlandsSize
H: 94 cm
H: 37.0 inch
Description
wood, black encrusted patina in some areas,
As central motif this “iphri” shows the typical beast whose front is dominated by a massive teeth-revealing mounth. Teeth epitomize aggressive strength.
Thus the figure fulfils its function, because an “iphri” is the embodiment of all aspects of male aggression.