Maternity Figure - Igbo - Nigeria
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€ 100
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A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Unique wooden maternity figure from the Igbo tribe. The faces of the large figure are covered in white clay (phembe). The 8,000.000 IGBO people – who live primarily from farming – settled in the northern part of the Niger River Delta, in an area of forests and swamps. Village councils composed of the eldest people from each family govern the tribe. Their power is counterbalanced by secret societies.
These specific figure was placed outdoors and sunk into the earth, becoming wonderfully aged by exposure.
Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style. African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births.
Provenance: Manfred S, collection, Germany.
Will be send by insured shipping with Track & Trace number.
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.
Unique wooden maternity figure from the Igbo tribe. The faces of the large figure are covered in white clay (phembe). The 8,000.000 IGBO people – who live primarily from farming – settled in the northern part of the Niger River Delta, in an area of forests and swamps. Village councils composed of the eldest people from each family govern the tribe. Their power is counterbalanced by secret societies.
These specific figure was placed outdoors and sunk into the earth, becoming wonderfully aged by exposure.
Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style. African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births.
Provenance: Manfred S, collection, Germany.
Will be send by insured shipping with Track & Trace number.
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
Igbo
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Maternity Figure
Height
53 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1500 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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