Mumuye anthropomorphic figure - Lot 171

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Mumuye anthropomorphic figure - Lot 171
Mumuye anthropomorphic figure Nigeria Carved wood and pigments Late 20th century Height: 53 cm A classically-crafted anthropomorphic effigy that forcefully embodies the plastic tension of Mumuye statuary. statuary: standing on notched legs, it features a cylindrical abdomen framed by arms detached from the body arms detached from the body, broad shoulders and a small, round head with tight features, flanked by circular ears. A masterful balance between restrained energy and formal rigor. Native to the Cross River region, the Mumuye are considered one of the most ancient peoples of northeastern Nigeria. Their sculptors, known as cholagbayene, rati or sholagwasene cholagbayene, rati or sholagwasene, create figures of remarkable formal freedom, reflecting an inventive vision of the human body. of the human body. Intended for personalities invested with a spiritual or social role, such as diviners, healers or rainmakers, these sculptures, marked by great stylistic diversity stylistic diversity, they also bear witness to the autonomy and identity of the various Mumuye subgroups. Mumuye.
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