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Rara Jurkun or Wurkun, widely used, with calamities but preserving its full spirit. The peoples of the Benue Valley in Nigeria suffered episodes of floods or plagues and erected these statues to protect themselves from the evil beings that caused these misfortunes. Rare sculptures and highly sought after by collectors. Height: 62 cm.

Rara Jurkun o Wurkun, muy usada, con accidentes pero conservando todo su espíritu, Los pueblos del valle del Benoue en Nigeria sufrían de episodios de inundaciones o plagas y erigían estas estatuas para protegerse de los malos entes que ocasionaban estas desgracias. Esculturas raras y muy buscadas por los coleccionistas.
Altura: 62 cm.

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Jurkun - Nigeria

Early 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

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Rara Jurkun or Wurkun wooden statue from Nigeria, of the Jurkun people, dating to the early 20th century, 62 cm high, in acceptable condition, authentic/original, from a private collection and sold with a stand.

Jurkun - Nigeria

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Rara Jurkun or Wurkun wooden statue from Nigeria, of the Jurkun people, dating to the early 20th century, 62 cm high, in acceptable condition, authentic/original, from a private collection and sold with a stand.

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