AN IBO FEMALE FIGURE
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AN IBO FEMALE FIGURE

PROBABLY BY UBAH OF ISUOFIA

细节
AN IBO FEMALE FIGURE
Probably by Ubah of Isuofia
Standing with the arms carved free of the body and the palms held forward, scarification carved in relief on the chest, abdomen and temples, the coiffure with tall median ridge with two bands of zigzags carved in high relief, a short spiral plait carved to each side, dark reddish brown patina
111cm. high
出版
Schädler, K.-F., Götter Geister Ahnen, Munich, 1994, p.18
Eisenhofer, S., Kult, Künstler, Könige in Afrika - Tradition und Moderne in Südnigeria, Linz, 1997, p.398
展览
Vienna, 1994
Linz, 1997/8
注意事项
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.

拍品专文

Cf. Cole, H. and Aniakor, C., Igbo Arts Community and Cosmos, Los Angeles, 1984, p.91, fig.167, for an almost indentical figure photographed in situ in the Eze Ugwa compound of Ifite Nanka