Post figure · Nigéria, Wurkun · ID: 3032817
Vendu
350 €
Description
wood, matt, brown patina, schematized forms, min. dam., cracks, minor missing parts, slight traces of abrasion, on metal plate;
the Wurkun are well-known for their pairs of male-female figures on iron spikes. Their function is to ensure the well-being of the owner and his family, with a special orientation towards the fertility of the crops.