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Male Figure
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Male Figure

Artist/Maker Nigeria, Igbo people
Dateearly 20th century
CultureIgbo
Mediumwood and pigment
Dimensions32 1/8 x 8 3/8 x 5 5/8"
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Zimmerman
Terms
    Object number74.011.001
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
    DescriptionSouthern Igbo figures were used in family ancestor shrines. Ancestors served as important intermediaries with the spirit world.
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