IGBO Ibo IKENGA Fetish STATUE African Sculpture NIGERIA

A Delightful Old Igbo Ibo IKENGA Figure Fetish Statue
Antique Tribal Art - African Sculpture, Ritual Object - Niger Delta, Nigeria

Collected from the: Igbo peoples of the Niger River Delta in Nigeria, West Africa
Material: Wood, plant fiber, cord, traces of skin and/or palm oil
Period: Early 20th century, conservatively
Dimensions: 14.25" height, 5.5" width, 6" depth; weight is 2.95 pounds
Condition: Excellent - solid and structurally sound, age cracks test stable, exhibits strong signs of wear, age and extensive use, all scuffs and nicks present patination

Held in private collection, the condition of this piece remains unchanged from the time of its late 1950's field acquisition. Make special note of the surface condition and wear in the detailed photos below, the gorgeous weat d pigment displays highlights of old wood tones with traces of skin or palm oil - nice !

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