An excellently carved statue believed to be from the Idoma People portraying two female figures seated back to back. The statue stands at 22 inches tall and weighs 9 pounds. This piece may have once been the lid to a bowl based on the base of the figure.
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Excellently Carved Idoma Statue 22″ – Nigeria – African Art
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
| Ethnicity | Idoma |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 22" |
| Width (Inches) | 10" |
| Depth (Inches) | 9" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 9 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Possible minor imperfections and wear & tear, including but not limited to scuffing, cracking and minimal chipping. Possible previous repairs. See photos or inquire for more details. |
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Tribe Information
About the Idoma People
“The people living on the banks of the Niger and Benue Rivers share many social and artistic traditions. They are thought to have common ancestors known as the Akpoko people. Traditionally, they principally make their money by acting as trade intermediaries between the inland people and the people who inhabit the Niger River Delta.
Living at the confluence of the Benue and Niger Rivers, the 500,000 Idoma people are predominantly farmers and traders. Artistically, they have achieved a reputation for their female fecundity figures showing an open mouth with carved teeth and vertical keloids on the temples. The face is usually painted with white pigments – a stylistic characteristic also shared with the Igbo people.
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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