AAA1165 Igbo sculpture

An Igbo composition featuring two figures

The AAA1165 sculpture offered by Versmissen is an Igbo work from Nigeria, dating from the mid-20th century. Crafted from beige natural wood, it measures 28 × 24,5 × 111 cm. Its composition depicts an anthropomorphic figure carrying another, smaller figure on its shoulders.

The two figures form a vertical composition comparable to a totem. Their facial and bodily features are detailed and carved into the wood, while their expressions are described as serene. The stacked figures give the sculpture a complex, layered structure. This representation is associated with Igbo art and with the beliefs and cultural practices of the Igbo people. Its tall format accentuates the visual relationship between the main figure and the one it carries.

Features of the Igbo AAA1165 sculpture

• Anthropomorphic composition with two figures
• Carved from natural wood
• Dimensions: 28 × 24,5 × 111 cm
• Originating from Nigeria
• Dating from the mid-20th century