Sale 207 Lot 357
NIGERIAN IGBO PEOPLES SHRINE FIGURE IKENGA. An Ikenga is a shrine figure of the Igbo people of Nigeria. Ikenga, which translates to "strength of majesty," is a horned deity symbolizing the power and ambition of Igbo men. The figure is carved from wood and features a human face with animal attributes, specifically ram horns, which are a common feature of warrior Ikenga. - Height approximately: 7.5 inches. Estimate $100-120
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