Male shrine figure "alusi"
Nigéria, Igbo
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Provenance
René David, Zurich, SwitzerlandTaille
H: 108,5 cm
H: 42.7 inch
Description
wood, greyish brown patina, small remains of black pigment and red ochre, characteristic stylized body (tall, with long legs and broad shoulders) and posture with palms-up hand position, “ichi” facial scars of a titled man and torso scarifications, surface with strong traces of weathering and insect caused damage, missing parts (abdomen/legs…), cracks, metal plate