Description : Standing figure Nigeria, Mumuye wood, encrusted greyish brown patina, characteristic posture, coiffure with crest and side lobes, slightly dam., minor missing parts, cracks (lower part of the body), partly spread with mass (back of the head, right shoulder), metal plate, the Mumuye are best known for their extraordinary figures, which are unique in African art for their small head, elongated columnar body, enveloping arms and unbelievably variegated hair or cap styles. H: 47,5 cm H: 18.7 inch Provenance Walter Hekster, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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About the lot N° 58 Title : Standing Figure Nigeria, Mumuye Size : H: 47.5 cm H: 18.7 inch Condition report : slightly dam., minor missing parts, cracks (lower part of the body), partly spread with mass (back of the head, right shoulder), metal plate