Figure (Ikenga)

Igbo

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Caption

Igbo. Figure (Ikenga), early 20th century. Wood, 24 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (62.2 x 12.2 x 12.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Abbott A. Lippman, 78.178.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Igbo

Title

Figure (Ikenga)

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Possible place made: Nri-Awka region, Nigeria, Possible place made: Onitsha-Awka area, Nigeria

Medium

Wood

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

24 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (62.2 x 12.2 x 12.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Abbott A. Lippman

Accession Number

78.178.2

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