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Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
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Shrine Figure (Ikenga)

Artist/Maker
Datemid 20th century
CultureIgbo
Mediumwood, plant fiber and encrustation
DimensionsOverall: 11 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 3/8 in. (30.2 x 8.9 x 1 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bell
Terms
    Object number75.015.008
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    DescriptionIkenga means the personal shrine to the right hand. This image symbolizes the Igbo adult male's aggressiveness and drive to achievement and success. This is a "warrior" ikenga, indicated by the horns, titleholder's stool, sword, severed head, and warrior's skirt.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Headdress
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask
    Dan people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
    Nigeria, Igbo people
    not dated
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