jun 5, 1890 - 176 Ikenga (shrine figure)
Description:
19th to 20th century CE
Wood
Igbo peoples (Nigeria)
Made for a warrior→ seated on a stool (shows importance)
In right hand = sword → expressed power
Item in left hand varies → this example has a human test
Some don’t have arms
Ikenga stands for the power of the right hand
Personal objects that portray the achievment of their owners → realtes to the persons occupation
Added to timeline:
AP Art History Timeline
By Jewells Escamilla
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