Igbo Figure - Nigeria

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Figura Igbo, a wooden sculpture from Nigeria, measuring 45 cm high, 19 cm wide and 9 cm deep, weighing 1.75 kg, dating to the late 20th century, from private collection.

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Igbo figure
Origin: Nigeria
Material: Wood
Dimensions: 450mm x 190 mm
Weight: 1750 g
Shipping method: By courier
An Igbo figure is a traditional sculpture of the Igbo people, one of the most important ethnic groups in Nigeria.
They are notable for expressive faces and decorative scars.
This figure has a religious function; it represents important ancestors of the family or community, symbolizing the ancestors with the aim of protecting people and their homes.

Igbo figure
Origin: Nigeria
Material: Wood
Dimensions: 450mm x 190 mm
Weight: 1750 g
Shipping method: By courier
An Igbo figure is a traditional sculpture of the Igbo people, one of the most important ethnic groups in Nigeria.
They are notable for expressive faces and decorative scars.
This figure has a religious function; it represents important ancestors of the family or community, symbolizing the ancestors with the aim of protecting people and their homes.

Details

Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Igbo Figure
Height
45 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1.75 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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