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A Fine Ibibio Mami Wata Shrine Idol Ex Kahan Gallery

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A Fine Ibibio Mami Wata Shrine Idol Ex Kahan Gallery

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A tall carved wooden female effigy with elaborate stylized coiffure, and shown nude and holding 3 serpents, painted details and designs. In southeast Nigeria among the Anang Ibibio, figures of Mami Wata blend with ideas of earlier water spirits and deities. She was considered a giver of wealth and was also linked with curing problems of infertility. The sculpture measures 22 inches tall, 24 inches tall on is custom display base. Ibibio peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: Ex Leonard kahan Gallery, New York, also A Private NYC collection.

Condition

Good, well weathered

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A Fine Ibibio Mami Wata Shrine Idol Ex Kahan Gallery

Name: A Fine Ibibio Mami Wata Shrine Idol Ex Kahan Gallery
SKU: 162693490
Price: 4000 USD
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