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Janus Figure

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Janus Figure

Artwork Details

Artist/Maker

Igbo Artist, Nigeria

Date

Nineteenth century

Medium

Painted wood

Accession #

2002.290

Dimensions

24 inches

Location

On View - Stent Family Wing, Skyway, Gallery 402

Description

In Igbo communities of the equatorial forest region of eastern Nigeria, diviner’s eyes are ringed with white on ritual occasions to indicate honesty and clear sightedness. Similarly, this sculpture’s eyes are lined in white, a color associated with the purity of the spirit world.

Credit

Fred and Rita Richman Collection

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