Mumuye Janus figure
Mumuye art and figure from Nigeria
A rare Mumuye sculpture with masterful intertwining forms.
This elegant human figure was probably kept in a family hut and must have belonged to a high-ranking person. Mumuye figures enhanced the prestige of their owners, they could fight diseases, bring rain or predict the future.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 61 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Very good
Mumuye art and figure from Nigeria
A rare Mumuye sculpture with masterful intertwining forms.
This elegant human figure was probably kept in a family hut and must have belonged to a high-ranking person. Mumuye figures enhanced the prestige of their owners, they could fight diseases, bring rain or predict the future.