Igbo sculpture

A Nigerian Igbo sculpture with colourful pigments

Reference AAA99, this Igbo sculpture offered by Versmissen originates from Nigeria and dates from the mid-20th century. Crafted from wood, it features a brown and red palette achieved through the application of different pigments. Its dimensions are 20 × 21 × 103 cm, giving it a particularly vertical silhouette.

This piece is an example of mid-20th-century Nigerian art. Information associated with the sculpture indicates that statues made by the Northern Igbo generally feature rounded forms, while those from the South display more geometric lines. The pigment work adds several shades to the wood surface. The slender format and combination of colours directly contribute to the visual identity of this sculpture associated with Igbo artistic production.

Information about the Igbo AAA99 sculpture

• Igbo sculpture originating from Nigeria
• Wood with applied pigments
• Brown and red colours
• Dimensions: 20 × 21 × 103 cm
• Dating from the mid-20th century