Description: Tall Vintage Tribal Ancestor Statue. Nigeria. c. 1900-1920s. An iconic figure from the Igbo or Yoruba tribes (see note below), carved from a single block of wood. With intricately styled headdress, face, neck, abdomen and genitals -- a fine overall example of the craftsmanship found in this genre. Height: 23" Very good balance, stands unaided, with no chips, and only some expected signs of 100+ year-old age and wear. Provenance: estate sale of Houston oil businessman and West African art collector. Collected in Nigeria during time of oil embargo._________________________________ Note: The Igbo and Yoruba tribes of Southern Nigeria share several similarities in terms of traditions, linguistics, and cultural icons, which can be attributed to historical interactions between the two ethnic groups over many centuries.
Price: 299.99 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-18T15:14:52.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: estate sale of collector.
Country/Region of Manufacture: Nigeria
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Yoruba
