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Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
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Early Ibibio standing carved wood male figure, powerful expression with hands on sides of stomach, exposed teeth and vertical raised scarification marks on sides of face. From a shrine with heavy remains of encrusted offerings, weathering and erosion. Stable cracks, and front of proper right foot missing. From Nigeria, Africa.
Old label on base which mentions being part of a pair, the whereabouts of the other figure is unknown.
16 1/4 inches high on custom metal base (wear and chips to metal base)
Created mid 20th century or earlier.
From Washington collection, previously Slatter and Hallet collections.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Vintage piece with wear, erosion and encrusted remains of offerings from traditional use and handling.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SMHC093041stDibs: LU1778237255642
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