Mumuye Statue (#1) - Nigeria
Price: $695.00
The Mumuye live in northern
Nigeria in a region bounded by
the bend of the Benue River &
the Cameroon border. Due to the
difficulty of the access to their
lands, the Mumuye remained in
total isolation until they were
found in 1959. Mumuye
statuary was only discovered in
1968. Their statuary does not
depict ancestors, but rather
incarnates protective spirits. Yet
statues reinforce the status &
prestige of their owner who, as
he holds them, has a dialog with
them & thus ensures his personal
protection. They are used in
divination, healing & in trials
when men in dispute swear on
the statue. They also served
as house guardians.
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13.75"H x 4"W x 4"D (when displayed on the included stand, this piece reaches a height of 15.5")
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NOTE: This piece may be purchased as a pair with Mumuye Statue #2 for $1,200.00
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