African Art Collection

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• Dimensions: H:12" x W 31/4"
• Age: Early 20th century
• Orgin: Niger
• Cultural Group: Igala

A standing wood figure likely female with an elongaed torso, hand/fingers and feet articulated, refined carved facial features and striated coiffure; arms held akimbo; painted black overall and decorated with white and red painted areas on the face, torso, and legs.

Igala is an ethnic group in Nigeria. The home of Igala people is situated on the Eastern side of the river Niger and Benue confluence. They are the major ethnic group in present Kogi state of Nigeria, West Africa. As Africans they belong to the Kwa subgroups of the Niger Congo language family.

 

Condition: Good condition; intact; with insect damage to the back; wood is pocked, pitted and chipped throught; heavy, rich, and dark patina overallall indicators of age and use.