
Ijo
Male Figure
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Elle ne reçoit pas en ce moment
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, États-Unis
Elle appartient à la collection, mais n’est pas présentée en ce moment.
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- Le musée
À propos de la sculpture
Though the Ijo describe forest spirits as hideous and volatile, in sculpture they are rendered as invincible warriors with wide-eyed stares and bare teeth. This elongated figure may have held a weapon in its missing hand. A large medicine gourd hangs from his neck. The white and red pigments applied to its surface symbolize the contrast of coolness and aggression, respectively. Such spirit figures were placed on altars dedicated to clan war gods where rituals were performed.
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Notice
- Numéro d’inventaire
- 2000.321
Ce qu’elle montre
Au catalogue
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- Art Institute of Chicago
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