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Expressive Ibibio Statue 22″ – Nigeria – African Art

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This statue was carved in the style of the Ibibio people of Nigeria. The statue showcases a female figure with her tongue sticking out. After some research, we believe this is referred to as a warning figure. She measures 22 inches tall and weighs 10.5 pounds. There is hole in the center of the base and some cracking, scuffing and wear and tear – please inspect photos.

Type of Object

Figure, statue

Country of Origin

Nigeria

Ethnicity

Ibibio

Material

Wood, Pigment

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height (Inches)

22"

Width (Inches)

105”

Depth (Inches)

8"

Weight (Pounds)

10.5 lbs

Overall Condition

Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout.

Tribe Information

About the Ibibio People

“The Ibibio and the Anang people number around 2,000,000 and live in an area between the Delta and the Cross River. Their main resource is farming maize and iguame. They live in villages led by a chief elected from the most hounourable heads of important families and Ibibio and Anag social life is regulated by three secret societies which incorporate masks into their annual ceremonies. The most important of these societies is the Ekpo, which is responsible for the cult of the ancestors, who are in turn responsible for the welfare of the tribe. In Ibibio ceremonies, two main types of mask appear. The first, known as Mfon, has an articulated jaw and represents a ‘beautiful’ spirit who has attained eternal bliss. The second mask, called Idiok, is thought to represent a hell-dwelling spirit and is carved with a typical emaciated face, possibly alluding to ill-health.”

Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.

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