Carved human figure, standing on a broken circular stand. Wearing shorts, short sleeved top, a hat with a protrusion in the centre, and a brown dyed belt. Carved facial features with the pupils dyed dark brow. [BH [OPS Move] 22/5/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Carved human figure, standing on a broken circular stand. Wearing shorts, short sleeved top, a hat with a protrusion in the centre, and a brown dyed belt. Carved facial features with the pupils dyed dark brow. [BH [OPS Move] 22/5/2017]
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; South-central Nigeria Nsukka Plateau Ankpa
Cultural groups: Igala
Person: Field collector E.R. Jerrim; Field collector Edward Reginald Jerrim; PRM source Mrs F.J. Bull
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1920
Date collected: 1909 - 1920
Acquisition information: Donated: 1966
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Dyed
Dimensions: Height: max 245 mm, Width: max 74 mm, Depth: max 55 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1966.16.85
Research and responses: The accession book description for 1966.16.84 is: NIGERIA, ANKPA, IGALA. Carved figure in white wood, wearing uniform ? of shorts, belt, shirt and skull cap. Height: 26 cms. [MOB 22/9/2000]

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