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Nigeria, Mambila, Statue

Nigeria
Statue of a standing man
1960-1980

Hight : 63 cm
Weight : 2115 g

The forearms bent, hands towards the front. The abdomen is the result of an originally curved rod streched torso finishing at the navel. Hole in the plexus for divination.
The face is enlarged and heart-shaped with a flat nose and bulging eyes. the skull is seperated by a bridge.
Semi-rigid wood covered by black ritual projections testifying of its use in the presence of a healer or an augur.
The left foot was damaged by woodborers.

Dimensions :
- Height : 63 cm
- Width : 16 cm
- Depth : 15 cm

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