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Early to Mid 20th C. African Wood Alusi Figure

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Early to Mid 20th C. African Wood Alusi Figure

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Africa, Nigeria, Igbo, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. Hand-carved in the round, a wooden Alusi (deity) in the form of a standing anthropomorphic figure with a prominent outie navel, broad square shoulders, long arms with hands placed on his waist, and a solemn visage supported by a very long neck. Though nude for the most part, he does wear a loin cloth and is bedecked with necklaces and multiple armbands. 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. Igbo literally means "place of strength." Size: 22.25" H (56.5 cm); 23.125" H (58.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970

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Condition

Losses to feet. Age cracks to neck and waist. Expected surface wear with nicks to high point areas and a few minor areas of inactive insect loss.

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Early to Mid 20th C. African Wood Alusi Figure

Name: Early to Mid 20th C. African Wood Alusi Figure
SKU: 61126368
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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