Important African Red Tiv male sculpture - Nigeria. size; 51 cm, made of light wood This Tiv sculpture are dated 20th century and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Important Tiv Statue from Nigeria Perfect proportions for this exceptional male sculpture, which depicts a Tiv ancestor in a monkey pose representing holiness, with three vertical lines with white indentations across his entire body. The Tiv, named after their ancestor of the same name, number approximately two million and live from agriculture and trade on the banks of the Benue River in eastern Nigeria. Most Tiv people place great value on genealogy. Genealogical descent is based on the father. The common ancestor of all Tiv people is believed to be an individual named Tiv.