Standing male figure
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93rd Tribal Art AuctionStanding male figure
Nigeria, Montol / Chamba
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Manfred Zirngibl, Passau, Germany | H: 40.6 inch |
2500 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, paint residues, nails, traces of insect caused damage, weathering, base
Very expressive figure with fine old patina and sacrificial traces.
Figural sculpture of the Montol belongs to the mens society "komtin".
According to early records such figures were kept in small round stone houses, out of sight of women and children, where they dispensed justice after libations.