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LOT 1663
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
IGBO FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
26 3/8 in. (1.4 kg, 67 cm high).
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
26 3/8 in. (1.4 kg, 67 cm high).
A wooden nude female ancestor figure with stylised anatomical detailing. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Nigeria.
From an old Exeter, UK, ethnographical collection.
FOOTNOTES:
Family ancestor figures and figurines are placed either in family shrines or in larger village shrines. Prayers and sacrifices were offered to them to maintain the relationship with the spirits of the ancestors and to gain their good will for success. During annual festivities, these figures are taken out and paraded through the village.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
