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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.

 

 

 

 Tiffany Window, Ibo figure with Paloma Picasso jewelry