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Ibo tribe (Igbo)
Nigeria
Wood statue for the King's shrine
23" (32" with base)
Circa: early 19thCentury
#Y2872-1
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Very strong piece used in the King's shrine to protect souls.
This statue was displayed in the window of Tiffany & Company in 1995.
This photo (below) was taken in 1995 when Tiffany & Company borrowed this piece to use in their window to be displayed with Paloma Picasso's jewelry.