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Unknown
Forest Spirit Figureearly 19th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries
Tall carved wood sculpture with stacked figures, white and charcoal pigment, featuring two large open-mouthed faces and a four-legged animal at the apex, mounted on a black base
Unknown, Forest Spirit Figure
Tall wooden standing figure with four faces arranged around the head, dark patinated surface with weathered gray tones, arms held at sides, displayed on a low platform with framed textile works on the wall behind.
Tall wooden figure with weathered gray and white surface, featuring a stacked vertical form with multiple faces, hollowed torso, and columnar legs, displayed on a white plinth in a gallery setting.

Unknown, Forest Spirit Figure, early 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Partial Gift of the Silver Family and Purchased with Funds Provided by the 2018 Collectors Committee, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Forest Spirit Figure
Culture
Ijo peoples
Place Made
Nigeria, Niger Delta Region
Date Made
early 19th century
Medium
Wood, charcoal, chalk, glass
Dimensions
87 x 19 x 19 in. (220.98 x 48.26 x 48.26 cm)
Credit Line
Partial Gift of the Silver Family and Purchased with Funds Provided by the 2018 Collectors Committee
Accession Number
M.2018.162
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
African Art

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