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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 the remains of encrusted offerings, weathering and erosion. Stable cracks, and front of proper right foot missing 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
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