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Volume II Number 3 Autumn 1995
1 1/2" x 7/8" x 1/2"
Carved wooden dance Mask accented with kaolin clay and adorned with a raffia grass beard
Impressive works such as this Hinggi (man’s shoulder or hip cloth) were prestige garments used as formal attire by Sumba men at important events and ceremonies
Measurements: 8
Igbo Female Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #192 PROVENANCE good luck Volume II Number 3 AutumnIgbo Female Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #192 Provenance: Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman collected in 1960's Measurements: 46'' x 11'' x 8. 5'' (117 x 28 x 22 cm)A Female Igbo Alusi Figure in an unusually large size. Alusi are known as Protective Deities among the Igbo People. Alusi Spirits serve as Protectors of a particular person, group of people, place, gender or profession, according to the Igbo understanding and belief. Alusi are believed
