Lot 156: A fine Mumuye figure

People: Mumuye
Nigeria
H: 19 ¾"
The figure with typical sagital crest and large rounded ears, the face finely done with incised scarification, small well rendered eyes, and clearly delineated beard; the arms in classical fashion, with bent elbows and representations of fingers; a skirt with crosshatched patterning to the waist above typical legs and feet, one partially deficient. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Property of a New York Private Collector

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