LARGE IMPRESSIVE TIV FEMALE FIGURE, EX. PACE PRIMITIVE

Origin: Nigeria, Benue Aria, Tiv People   (Provenance: Ex. Pace Primitive Gallery New York, Acquired from a French collection)

Period/Date: At least first quarter of the 20th century

Materials: Hardwood

Description:  Here's a fine naturalistic Tiv female figure of impressive proportion.  It has a divided coiffure with elongated muscular torso with lovely raised scarification on the abdomen.  She has a serene face and has acquired a dark chocolate patina from long use.  There appears to be an old glued mend at the right knee.

Dimensions:   Height 25.25"  (645 cm), Width 6"  (15.5 cm)

Price:   SOLD