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This is the rating and price for Igbo Clay Shrine Figure Seated Nigeria Africa, Unknown 20th century



Description : Igbo Seated Clay Shrine Figure Nigeria Africa Additional Information: The style of this figure recalls that found in the terra-cotta figure , of the Igbo group. Among the Igbo Clay figures known as ntekpe and have the function of children of the shrine or its deity. They are used to protect the shrine and assist the living members of the family. Priests and priestesses during rituals associated to their shrine will cover their bodies in white powder to celebrate the gods. Figures like this will receive offerings and gifts while sitting in her shrine. For further information on , Igbo Clay , figures and examples see Karl-Ferdinand Schaedler (ed.). Earth and Ore. 2500 Years of African Art in Terra-cotta and metal, Panterra Verlag. Edition Minerva.1997.  ,
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Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-400 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 56937
Title : Igbo Clay Shrine Figure Seated Nigeria Africa, Period : Unknown 20th century
Medium : clay
Size : 10.5 inches H.x 5.5 inches W.
Condition report : poor.   Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. broken piece in front, chips and scratches in head, eyebows, ears, nose, and mouth, chips in many other places, and large chip in base of stool cracks with indigenous repair in both feet
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : African Art, Carvings, Masks, Baskets and Beads
Sale date : 25 Sep 2015 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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