Fine African Art Auction

IKENGA FIGURE, IGBO CULTURE, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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Start price: $1,000

Estimated price: $2,000 - $3,000

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Overall height 13 inches. Loss to bottom and arms.

To the Igbo, ikenga statue embodied protective spirit for worldly success. This is a very Rare ikenga figure. This object originated from urueze village, Oba Idemili Nigeria. The object is seated , depicting stability, sustained economic success, courage and strength. loads of libation and anointing over it.