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Statue Janus skeleton Tiv (Nigeria)

Height 26 cm.
Patina of use and of libations.

Faced with the impossibility of going to collect the corpses of Tiv warriors killed on enemy territory, the diviners were consulted and they ordered the entire Tiv people to make a miniature skeleton. It was kept at home after performing the rites that were performed for the dead.

Statue Janus squelette Tiv  (Nigéria)

Hauteur 26 cms.
Patine d'usage et de libations.

Face à l'impossibilité d'aller chercher les cadavres des guerriers Tiv morts sur le territoire ennemi, les devins ont été consultés et ont ordonné à tout le peuple Tiv de fabriquer un squelette en miniature. On le conservait chez soi après avoir fait les rites que l’on faisait aux morts.

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commemorative skeleton statue - Janus - TIV - Nigeria

Late 20th century - Textiles, Wood - Fair condition

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Commemorative Tiv Janus skeleton statue from Nigeria, made of textile with a wooden core, dating to the late 20th century, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, original authenticity, dimensions 25 cm high by 18 cm wide by 15 cm deep, one object and not sold with a stand.

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Commemorative Tiv Janus skeleton statue from Nigeria, made of textile with a wooden core, dating to the late 20th century, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, original authenticity, dimensions 25 cm high by 18 cm wide by 15 cm deep, one object and not sold with a stand.

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