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Ancestor Figure – Wood – Urhubo – Nigeria

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Description

Stylistic wooden Urhobo figure from Nigeria. The authentic figure is carying a baby in here hands. Great color silhouette with white and orange clay (phembe). Typical enlarged head. On top of the head there is a mask carved in the wood.

The Urhubo people settled north of the Niger river delta and live from fishing and farming.
They carve EDJO figures and ancestor statues – the former is respresented as mythic warrior holding weapons or magical containers. These ancestor figures are usually kept together in communal house where they preside over meetings.
(The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean Baptiste Bacquart, p92)

This powerful figure is considered the age, in good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object: Ancestor Figure
Ethnic group: Urhubo
Country: Nigeria
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 72x15x15 cm
Weight: 3800 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear
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