Figure Mumuye - Mumu - Nigeria

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Figura Mumuye, a set of four wooden figures from Nigeria representing the Mumu culture, provenance private collection, in good condition, dimensions 35 cm high by 18 cm wide by 6 cm deep.

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Figura Mumuye
Origen: Nigeria
Material: Madera
Dimensiones: 350mm x 80mm
Peso: 200gr
Método de envío: Por mensajería
Las figuras Mumuye son muy apreciadas en el arte africano por su estilo abstracto y su gran expresividad. Son pertenecientes al este de Nigeria. Simbolizan fuerzas protectoras o espirituales. Se empleaban en ceremonias para protección, salud o comunicación con el mundo espiritual. Podían pertenecer a individuos importantes o especialistas de rituales.

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Ethnic group/ culture

Mumu

Country of Origin

Nigeria

Period

Late 20th century

Material

Wood

Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

Figure Mumuye

Height

35 cm

Width

18 cm

Depth

6 cm

Weight

0.2 kg

Provenance

Private collection

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