Shutter-Igbo People-Nigeria

Price: $2,400.00


 


Finely carved doors and shutters such as this one are used on the mens meeting houses, or obi, among the Igbo of Nigeria. Their size and artistic decoration reflect the wealth and social influence of the family head. This piece is beautifully weathered and features circular, linear, and zig-zag patterns carved in low relief. 38"Hx17"W