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Figure de sanctuaire "ikenga", Nigéria, Igbo, Taille: H: 73 cm, ID: 3050936
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Lot 180
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Figure de sanctuaire "ikenga" ·  Nigéria, Igbo · ID: 3050936

Vendu 1 500 €
Provenance
Jacques Kerchache (1942-2001), Paris, France
Anne Kerchache, Paris, France
Christie’s, Paris, 29 October 2008, Lot 142 (as part of a set of two)

Description

wood, pigments, missing parts, base

This figure belongs to the group of naturalistic “ikenga”. It holds the typical attributes, knife and trophy head, in its hands. The characteristic pair of horns symbolises male strength and power.

Publications

AHDRC: 0093445

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