Bidspirit auction | Maternity Shrine Figure, Ibibio, Nigeria,

Maternity Shrine Figure, Ibibio, Nigeria, - African Tribal Art: Ibibio People, Nigeria: Maternity shrine figure, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood with dark stain patina. African maternity shrine figures testify to the importance of women and children to the perpetuation of each culture. They are carved to show the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and may reference a legendary mother or ancestor.