Lot 0045

Ancestor Figure - Wood - Ibo - Nigeria

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Item Details

Description

Beautiful wooden ancestor statue of the IBO tribe from Nigeria. Nice patina with clear signs of age. The right arm has a crack in the wood.

Object: Ancestor figure
Ethnic group / culture: Ibo
Region / Country: Nigeria
Material: Wood
Period of time: 2nd half of the 20th century
State: Good
Dimensions: 56×17×17 cm
Weight: 1600g

Reserve: $80.00

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