Figure (Ikenga)

Igbo (northern)

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Caption

Igbo (northern). Figure (Ikenga), early 20th century. Wood, 16 x 3 x 4 in. (40.3 x 7.8 x 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Ernst Anspach, 75.147.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Figure (Ikenga)

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Onitsha-Awka area, Nigeria

Medium

Wood

Classification

Masks

Dimensions

16 x 3 x 4 in. (40.3 x 7.8 x 10.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Ernst Anspach

Accession Number

75.147.2

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