Ibibio Puppet Figure with Articulated Arms 26″ – Nigeria

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An Ibibio statue from Nigeria. This interesting carving features a seated person with movable arms. The piece measures 26 inches tall and weighs 16.5 lbs. It has some wear and tear and imperfections including scrapes and scuffs and some cracking – please inspect photos.

Type of Object

Figure

Country of Origin

Nigeria

Ethnicity

Ibibio

Material

Wood, Pigment

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height (Inches)

26"

Width (Inches)

14"

Depth (Inches)

10"

Weight (Pounds)

16.5 lbs

Overall Condition

Imperfections including scrapes, scuffs and cracks – see photos

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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