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Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria

$16,157.53
£11,877.32
€13,500
CA$22,106.56
A$24,691.01
CHF 12,830.20
MX$300,686.78
NOK 162,972.18
SEK 153,566.76
DKK 102,740.91
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About the Item

This elaborate Janus statue is a rare example of an Ibibio free-standing figure to recall a well-defined ancestor in what seems a European outfit .The Ibibios lend supernatural powers to these statues which are also used during divination sessions. Provenance: Collection Cartoonist Moebius-Charles-Wesley Hourdé (Miami 2012) Belgian Private Collection
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.23 in (59 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    -
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20281stDibs: LU3301138804562

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