This statue was created in the style of the Montol people of Nigeria. The statue comes attached to a custom base for easy display. It measures 17 inches tall and weighs 4 pounds. There is a repair to the right shoulder and some chipping around the ears – scuffing and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos.
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"The area lying to the north of the Niger and Benue Rivers includes a range of mountains covered by a savannah. Archaeological excavations have revealed traces of human activity on the Jos plateau and in the Benue River valley dating from the Stone Age - 39,000 years ago.
Montol Statue on Custom Base 17″ – Nigeria – African Art
$112.50
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
| Ethnicity | Montol |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 17" |
| Width (Inches) | 5" figure | 6" stand |
| Depth (Inches) | 5" figure | 6" stand |
| Weight (Pounds) | 4 lbs |
| Tribe Information | |
| Overall Condition | Repair to shoulder, chipping to ears, scuffing and wear and tear |
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Tribe Information
About the Montol People
"The area lying to the north of the Niger and Benue Rivers includes a range of mountains covered by a savannah. Archaeological excavations have revealed traces of human activity on the Jos plateau and in the Benue River valley dating from the Stone Age - 39,000 years ago.
Over time, the indigenous Benue-Kongo and Adamawa-speaking people of this area were infiltrated by Chad-speaking tribes who migrated from the east and north. This created a mosaic of people with different social and religious traditions. nevertheless, common artistic conventions can be found among the majority of the people who live in this area. For example, shoulder masks are worn by the Mumuye, the Jukun and Waja people and red seeds are often applied on the surface of headdresses and masks.
Tribes such as the Mumuye, the Chamba, the Jukun, the Wurkun, the Goemai and the Montol live along the Benue River in eastern Nigeria, while the Waja, the Mama, the Hausa, the Koro and the Kakakari people settled in the northern part of the country.
The Goemai and Montol people live on the right bank of the Benue River and are known for their small figures with splayed legs and hands. Members of the Komtin male secret society employ these ancestor representations in divination and curative ceremonies."
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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