Lot n° 248
Estimation :
1800 - 2200
EUR
IGBO, Nigeria - Lot 248
IGBO, Nigeria
Female Alussi statue, shown standing nude wearing a pair of anklets and wide bracelets, her face and belly adorned with raised scarification marks arranged in spikes. Her expression is dynamic and intense. The headdress is topped by a multi-lobed ornament in the form of a tiered bun.
Hardwood, old brown patina, slightly thick in places, traces of natural white and ochre pigments, some localized erosion and very old wear marks.
H. 128 cm; L. 27.5 cm.
Expert : Serge REYNES
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