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the entire mask is carved from a single piece of brown wood
Impressive works such as this Hinggi (man’s shoulder or hip cloth) were prestige garments used as formal attire by Sumba men at important events and ceremonies
Measurements: 8
Volume II Number 3 Autumn 1995
Shapes of Power
Igbo Female Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #192 PROVENANCE good luck the entire mask is carvedIgbo Female Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #192 Provenance: Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman collected in 1960's Measurements: 46'' x 11'' x 8. 5'' (117 x 28 x 22 cm)A Female Igbo Alusi Figure in an unusually large size. Alusi are known as Protective Deities among the Igbo People. Alusi Spirits serve as Protectors of a particular person, group of people, place, gender or profession, according to the Igbo understanding and belief. Alusi are believed
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