Shrine Figure - Idoma - Nigeria
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Shrine Figure from the Idoma people of Nigeria, a wooden standing sculpture in good condition, dating to the late 20th century, 65 cm high, 18 cm wide and 18 cm deep, weight 2300 g, provenance Private collection, not supplied with a stand.
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Large standing shrine figure from the Idoma people of NIGERIA. The wooden figure has a powerfull expression. Beautiful covered in whit phembe. Condition good with traces of tribal use. Total height: 65 cm. Shrine figures represent gods who provide protection, healing and good fortune in return for respect, sacrificial food and adherence to their rules. Their hands are extended to receive gifts, and open to indicate generosity and honesty.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Large standing shrine figure from the Idoma people of NIGERIA. The wooden figure has a powerfull expression. Beautiful covered in whit phembe. Condition good with traces of tribal use. Total height: 65 cm. Shrine figures represent gods who provide protection, healing and good fortune in return for respect, sacrificial food and adherence to their rules. Their hands are extended to receive gifts, and open to indicate generosity and honesty.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Idoma
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Shrine Figure
Height
65 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
2300 g
Provenance
Private collection
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