Mumuye figures were carved by blacksmiths, kept in huts and were used to protect the family enclosure. www.intriguegallery.com

Mumuye Figure

Nigeria, Benue River region

Early 20th c

28 inches high x 4 3/4 inches wide

Ex: Private American collection

$ 900

Inv. # A3139

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Mumuye figures were used in divination for healing sickness, preventing epidemics, settling judicial disputes, punishing thieves and for rainmaking. www.intriguegallery.com

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Mumuye figure, Benue River region, Nigeria. www.intriguegallery.com

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Mumuye figure, African wooden statues. www.intriguegallery.com

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