AN IBO IKENGA FIGURE, Nigeria

John D. Graham, New York, 1920s-30s
Frank W. Crowninshield, New York, acquired from the above
Chaim and Renee Gross, New York, acquired from the above in 1939

Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C., The Sculptor's Eye: The African Art Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Gross, 1976 (additional venues: Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, November 5, 1976 - January 2, 1977; Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, Athens, March 27 - May 1, 1977; Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, May 17 - July 17, 1977)

Good condition overall; one age crack on proper right side of front, another age crack on proper left side of face; tips of both feet chipped; two nails inserted into bottom for mounting; exceptionally fine dark brown patina with lighter areas from handling.
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