Ikenga - Ikenga - Igbo - Nigeria
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Ikenga, a Nigerian Igbo wooden sculpture dating from the mid-20th century, 21 cm high, 5 cm wide and 4 cm deep, made of tropical wood, provenance from a gallery/antique dealer, in good condition and authentic.
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an Ikenga ('Right Hand' altar figure), a fetish statue.
These figures, ikenga (which means 'place of power'), are found all over Igboland and are associated with the worship of the right hand, also known as ikenga (the Igbo believe that the right hand represents the source of a man's power, economic success, and physical strength since it is in it that he holds his hoe, sword, and tools of craftsmanship). Ikenga figures are also used to house the owner's chi (personal god), his ndichie (ancestors) and his ike (power).
Placed in personal shrines, ikenga figures are worshiped and honored with offerings and sacrifices before an Igbo man accomplishes a goal. Through these offerings it is hoped that the spirit of the owner's right hand will enable him to
The figurine was purchased by my father in the late 1950s.
The figurine is carefully packaged and shipped promptly, insured.
an Ikenga ('Right Hand' altar figure), a fetish statue.
These figures, ikenga (which means 'place of power'), are found all over Igboland and are associated with the worship of the right hand, also known as ikenga (the Igbo believe that the right hand represents the source of a man's power, economic success, and physical strength since it is in it that he holds his hoe, sword, and tools of craftsmanship). Ikenga figures are also used to house the owner's chi (personal god), his ndichie (ancestors) and his ike (power).
Placed in personal shrines, ikenga figures are worshiped and honored with offerings and sacrifices before an Igbo man accomplishes a goal. Through these offerings it is hoped that the spirit of the owner's right hand will enable him to
The figurine was purchased by my father in the late 1950s.
The figurine is carefully packaged and shipped promptly, insured.
Details
Indigenous object name
Ikenga
Ethnic group/ culture
Igbo
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
tropical wood (?)
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ikenga
Height
21 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
104 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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