"Boki Statue Or Benue Valley, Nigeria"
Statue representing a standing male figure. The arms are folded over the torso and the hands carry something, perhaps cowbells. An abdominal cavity is present and must have contained a magic charge. The round mouth is also hollowed out. The braided hairstyle is very elaborate. Fetish with a strong presence.Partially eroded and weathered wood, slight traces of red pigment. H: 34 cm
Boki people or from the Bénoué Valley, Nigeria
Mid 20th century
Former French collection
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