Arte africana Igalagan sculpture, Mumuye Nigeria... Lot n° 38

African art Igalagan sculpture, Mumuye Nigeria . . Cm 68,00. A small Mumuye wooden sculpture with brown patina. The subject, a stylized figure characterized by a round face and an accentuated nose, most likely represents a male protective spirit. In this case, in fact, the ears (characterizing element of gender) are small and conical in shape. Such sculptures, associated with various functions in Mumuye society, are used by healers and diviners.