IGBO SHRINE FIGURES ARCHIVES, Nigeria



The figures below have been sold and are left here for educational and research purposes. 

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IGBO
Figure 35
44" high
SOLD


The Igbo shrine figures above have all been vetted as authentic.

IGBO STYLE SHRINE FIGURES ARCHIVES, Nigeria


Despite their appearance the figures below were probably made to be sold.

 

IGBO
Figure 39
65" high
SOLD

 

IGBO
Figure 40
65" high
SOLD

 

IGBO
Figure 41
55.5" high
SOLD

 

IGBO
Figure 42
56" high
SOLD

 

IGBO
Figure 32
56" high
SOLD

 

IGBO
Figure 34
32" high
SOLD

 

IGBO
Figure 36
36" high
SOLD

 IGBO STYLE
Figure 43
36.5" high
SOLD

Photographs © Tim Hamill

IGBO, SHRINE FIGURES

Shrine figures represent gods who provide protection, healing and good fortune in return for respect, sacrificial food and adherence to their rules. Their hands are extended to receive gifts, and open to indicate generosity and honesty.

---from Herbert M. Cole, A History of Art in Africa.

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