Ikenga

39. A large Ikenga dating to the first half of then 20th century.

Usually symbolising a mans right hand (his primary agent of action) these figures would have been presented on coming of age and then usually treasured for the rest of of an individuals life. The Ikenga listed here is almost completely abstract which could indicate that this is a “Ikenga mmuo” these represented the ephemeral world of the Igbo chi. 

Layers of old paint mounted on a custom made base.

77cm tall.

Ex Belgium collection.

Igbo, Nigeria.

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