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Male shrine figure "alusi" ·  Nigéria, Igbo · ID: 3038103

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Provenance
René David, Zurich, Switzerland

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


Littérature comparée

Cole, Herbert M. & Chike C. Aniakor, Igbo Arts, Los Angeles 1984, p. 92


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