Marionnette féminine
Nigéria, Igbo / Izzi
Prix
800 €
Frais supplémentaires : 27% de commission, TVA, expédition et assurance transport
Provenance
Robert Banks, Washington, USATaille
H: 49 cm
H: 19.3 inch
Description
wood, three-part, nails, pigment residues, missing parts / insect caused damage, base
The gesture of arms stretched forward with palms facing upwards is more common in Nigerian iconography. It is supposed to express the god’s open-handed generosity, as well as his or her willingness to accept sacrificial offerings.