Ancestor statue - Chamba - Nigeria
Chamba, Nigeria. H. 61cm
Beautiful Chamba character from Nigeria. The face is captivating. The look is intense and deep. He seems hallucinated, connected to the invisible worlds of spirits and gods. He gives a benevolent smile. Ethnic scarifications adorn his face. The body is reduced to an elongated bust, the arms stuck alongside the body. His pose is proud and dignified. His presence is gentle and calming. It is an inhabited work, the sculptor knew how to give it life. Beautiful patina. Dense wood. Sold as is, see photo. An old and authentic collector's item. Circa 1960.
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Chamba, Nigeria. H. 61cm
Beautiful Chamba character from Nigeria. The face is captivating. The look is intense and deep. He seems hallucinated, connected to the invisible worlds of spirits and gods. He gives a benevolent smile. Ethnic scarifications adorn his face. The body is reduced to an elongated bust, the arms stuck alongside the body. His pose is proud and dignified. His presence is gentle and calming. It is an inhabited work, the sculptor knew how to give it life. Beautiful patina. Dense wood. Sold as is, see photo. An old and authentic collector's item. Circa 1960.
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