Skeleton statue - Ibibio - Nigeria
Nigeria
Culture Ibibio
Female statue
Drink
H. 61cm
Intriguing Ibibio altar object from Nigeria. This is the representation of a female skeleton. The sculpture is powerful, the face is expressive and alive. The body is well detailed, the artist took great care. The sculpture is dynamic. The pose is assured, proud and straight. Dense wood, eroded in places, solid. A beautiful, atypical and old collector's item. Circa 1950.
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Nigeria
Culture Ibibio
Female statue
Drink
H. 61cm
Intriguing Ibibio altar object from Nigeria. This is the representation of a female skeleton. The sculpture is powerful, the face is expressive and alive. The body is well detailed, the artist took great care. The sculpture is dynamic. The pose is assured, proud and straight. Dense wood, eroded in places, solid. A beautiful, atypical and old collector's item. Circa 1950.
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