Igala Mirror Figure

Item Details

Igala, Nigeria
Untitled (Mirror figure), 20th Century
Carved wood with mirror
Unsigned

A 20th century Igala mirror figure from Nigeria. This figurative mirror features a gentile face and incised designs to the body, face, and neck representing ritual scarification. Similar items are often imbued with spiritual properties.

Condition

- portion of left foot has broken off; cracks, scratches, dents, and chipping to wood; dust and accretions throughout especially to the mirror; figure is slightly unstable.

Dimensions

Item #

18DCC790-016