Standing male shrine figure "alusi" ·  Nigéria, Igbo · ID: 3038784

Description

wood, brown patina, remains of black paint, traces of white, high towering figure with strong neck, high forehead and massive disc-shaped coiffure, charcteristic position of arms and “ichi” - scarification marks on the forehead, slightly dam., minor missing parts, cracks (face), insect caused damage (both feet), rep. (both foot tips), base