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Shrine
Object Uvo
Ibo, Nigeria
19th Century
This is where primitive art meets modern abstraction. The North West IBO
people create these shrine objects called Uvo; related to Ikenga, but
Uvo are extremely rare. The finely carved head that sits on this M like
design is very expressive. This design could also be looked at as a surreal
stylized human body. Carved from hardwood with an encrusted surface from
years of sacrifices; this is a truly magnificent Nigerian sculpture.
This object stands 9 inches tall and 12 inches long.
SOLD / IN 404 |
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