Janus Figure
Igbo Artist, Nigeria

Details
Title
Janus Figure
Artist/Maker
Igbo Artist, Nigeria
Date
Nineteenth century
Medium
Painted wood
Dimensions
24 inches
Credit
Fred and Rita Richman Collection
Accession #
2002.290
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.
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