Lot 103R
West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, early 20th century CE. A fine aged example of a horned anthropomorphic wooden figure. In Igbo society, the Ikenga is a ritual object that symbolizes masculine strength as well as the ability to achieve great things using one's own efforts. Simple forms of these figures are merely horns projecting from a wooden block, with the horns symbolizing the aggression of the male animal. This is a more realized figure with a head and vague body shape, carved three-dimensionally with details on all sides. This type of figure was made to be placed on a personal altar. Comes with custom stand. Size: 3.1" W x 15.1" H (7.9 cm x 38.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970.
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- Condition: Dark wood patina with some cracks.
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