This statue was carved in the style of the Igala people of Nigeria. The statue depicts a female figure with a child on her back and a glass charge on her stomach. The statue measures 43 inches tall and weighs 28.5 pounds. There is a previous repair to the right arm and some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos.
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Igala Statue with Glass Charge 43″ – Nigeria – African Art
Original price was: $450.00.$270.00Current price is: $270.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
| Ethnicity | Igala |
| Material | Wood, pigment and glass |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 43" |
| Width (Inches) | 12.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 11" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 28.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Previous repair to right arm. Cracking, scuffing and wear and tear. |
Tribe Information
About the Igala People
“The Igala people live near the end of the Niger River. Every year they participate in important ceremonies celebrating the power of their king. During these festivities, nine types of royal helmet mask, called Agba, appear. They display typical facial scarifications and slanted eyes.
Non royal helmet masks are covered with linear scarifications and are used during festivals related to the Egu cult, which celebrate the spirit of the dead, and during the Yam festival when Igala ancestors are evoked. Headdresses and statues carved in the Akpa area show a typical flattened face with two oblique scarifications on each cheek topped by a crested coiffure.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.