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West Africa, Nigeria, Eket peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden male figure dressed in a Colonial-style shirt. Petite mortises on each shoulder illustrate how the figure's original arms were suspended from the body, indicating that this was a puppet figure or another kind of marionette-type doll. Size: 1.875" L x 1.75" W x 10.6" H (4.8 cm x 4.4 cm x 26.9 cm); 11" H (27.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired before 1970

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#126017

  • Condition: Original arms are missing as shown. Losses to front half of both feet as shown. Abrasions and fading to pigment, with minor earthen deposits, otherwise in great condition. Nice figural form.

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March 1, 2024 8:00 AM MST
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