Mumuye Figure

Nigeria

Early 20th c

28 inches high x 4 3/4 inches wide

Ex: New Mexico collection

$ 900

Inv. # A3139

Mumuye figures were made by blacksmiths and were used for divination, healing, disposing justice and rainmaking. This figure stands on wedge shaped feet with tapered hips supporting a cylindrical bust with open work arms. The neck is elongated crowned by a small crested head, the ears are large, face diminutive with a brown weathered patina.