The NCMM Collection
Ivri Figure
Wooden seated male figure holding an animal in front.
Local:
Ivri
Urhobo/Ijaw
Description
Wooden seated male figure holding an animal in front. Two male figures are seated at both sides holding wooden objects. At the bottom of the object is the open mouth of an animal showing its dentition. The object has four stands. It is a personal protective spirit.
Locality: Urhobo/Ijaw
Chronology: 19th Century
Provenance: Southsouth
Material: Wood
Measurement: H 87cm, B 16.5cm, W 2kg
Current Location: National Museum Lagos