Seated anthropomorphic figure "ikenga"
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Lot: 185
Seated anthropomorphic figure "ikenga"
Nigeria, Igbo
| Provenance | Size | Hammer price |
|---|---|---|
| Jacques Kerchache (1942-2001), Paris, France Anne Kerchache, Paris, France Christie's, Paris, 29 October 2008, Lot 142 (as part of a set of two) |
H: 27.6 inch | sold |
wood, encrusted patina, base
"Ikenga" symbolizes the Igbo adult male's aggressiveness and drive to achievement and success. Before undertaking a venture requiring economic skills or physical prowess the owner makes sacrificial offerings to the "ikenga". This act of worship assures him the power to accomplish his goal.
ADHRC: 0093445
