Nigeria, Ibo Male and Female Fully Painted Figures

Carved wood, allover chalk based polychrome decoration consisting of red ochre, yellow, brown and white pigments. Mounted on plate metal stands.

Male 57 in.; Female 56 in.

Single Owner Collection of a Southern Gentleman

Moderate losses to coloring not effecting overall presentation; separated age crack to female's left leg with a somewhat smaller split on her torso.