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Vere Statue, Nigeria 02

Name: Vere Statue, Nigeria 02
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 71XDYBNZY1
Price: 1200 EUR
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Protective statue presenting a standing ancestral figure. The legs and arms are spread apart and the bust is bent forward. Toes and hands are represented which is not always the case. He wears a belt and wrist and bicep bracelets. Scarifications in the shape of coffee beans or cowries are present from the legs to the neck. We find this pattern on the character's hairstyle. She seems harnessed to her open mouth.
We can find in this statue of a beautiful quality, an aesthetic Mumuye influence.
It is atypical and rare in size.
Vere people, Benue Valley, Nigeria.
Copper alloy approaching bronze. Beautiful cast iron and beautiful patina.
Height: 32cm
First part of the 20th century

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Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Country of origin	Nigeria
Artist	Vere
Height (cm)	32 cm
Materials	Bronze

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