NIGERIAN MUMUYE FIGURE. Mumuye figure, a traditional sculpture from the Mumuye people of Nigeria, is specifically from the Benue River Valley region. The figure is carved from wood and features a crest projecting from the head, expanded ears, and circular eyes highlighted with some pigment. Mumuye figures do not depict ancestors but rather embody spirits associated with hunting, warfare, and healing. The Mumuye people are the largest tribal group in Taraba State, Nigeria, and also reside in parts of Adamawa State. - Height approximately: 42 inches. Estimate $250-350
