Ekwotame With Arms Raised
Idoma · Nigeria
Reference: EMS-14
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- Height
- 47 cm
- Material
- Hardwood and dark patina
An ancestor statue with raised arms, reminiscent of the Tellems of Mali, in the traditional attitude of imploring the rain or forgiveness of God for the…
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Full original description
An ancestor statue with raised arms, reminiscent of the Tellems of Mali, in the traditional attitude of imploring the rain or forgiveness of God for the guilt committed by his lineage. The estuas Idoma The figure has a bulky belly and short, strong legs. Interestingly, the right hand has most of the folded fingers. Cover your head with a headdress shaped like half a rugby ball topped by a tit.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
- Recorded weight
- 1 g
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Nigeria. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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