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This superb Vintage Igbo Male Figure comes with a Monkey perched on his head, and safeguarding a young kid. This …
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This superb Vintage Igbo Male Figure comes with a Monkey perched on his head, and safeguarding a young kid. This 34.5" Nigerian African sculpture reinforces the belief that ancestor and culture heroes protect the well-being of family and community. Religiously addressed in cult shrines, the sculpture's good-will is propagated with offerings to ensure a productive harvest, healthy births, and moral and socially acceptable behavior.It comes atop a custom-made wooden stand.
12.75ʺW × 9.25ʺD × 34.5ʺH
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- Dimensions
- 12.75ʺW × 9.25ʺD × 34.5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- minor loss/good minor loss/good less
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