Complex sculptue
Made from wood iron and paint by the Igbo people of Nigeria, 20th century
The sculpture is made of many separate elements nailed to a central core and incorporating images of power, such as horsemen,imported goods, military insignia, rifles and wild beasts. Such works act as the fixed rallying points of different social groups at public displays of dancing
Source: British Museum website
Complex sculptue
Made from wood iron and paint by the Igbo people of Nigeria, 20th century
The sculpture is made of many separate elements nailed to a central core and incorporating images of power, such as horsemen,imported goods, military insignia, rifles and wild beasts. Such works act as the fixed rallying points of different social groups at public displays of dancing
Source: British Museum website