H x W x D: 44.1 x 13 x 12.1 cm (17 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Nigeria
Date:
Mid-late 20th century
Label Text:
Igbo rituals involving the ikenga center on personal success and social achievement. Advancement occurs through title taking, which is based on wealth and on promotion through a series of grades based on the individual's ability to pay entrance fees. Generally ikenga consist of three parts: projecting horns, a human figure or stylized face, and a stool-like base.
Description:
Wood seated male figure with curving horns, inverted horn in proper left hand and paddle or staff in the proper right hand.
Provenance:
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zuckerman, -- to 1978
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