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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

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Uploaded on September 5, 2013
Taken on August 30, 2013