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Nigerian cylindrical figure, first half 20th c.

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Nigerian cylindrical figure, first half 20th c.

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A stylized human cylindrical figure. Nigeria, Wurkum/Waja. 1st half 20th century. 13 1/2"h x 2 1/2" diam.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.
Catalog Notes: "Kundul" statues from the Wuku and Waja people are nearly always male/female pairs. The sculpture were used in rituals of protection and divination. The figures normally have a thick, crust like patina that is made by being repeated washed with liquid clay and given offerent fo millet and oil. For a similar object see Zemanek-Muenster, Wurzburg, Germany, "81 Tribal Art Auction", October 31, 2015, lot 0347.

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Nigerian cylindrical figure, first half 20th c.

Name: Nigerian cylindrical figure, first half 20th c.
SKU: 47936874
Price: 250 USD
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