Unidentified

Multi-headed Bush Spirit Guardian Figure

n.d.

Category
Culture
Ijo
Place Made
Nigeria
Materials
Wood, pigment
Measurements
62 x 15 x 15 in (157.48 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Robert Gordy and Françoise Billion Richardson Funds
Location
Sadie and Oliver Billion Gallery, African Art; Free Standing 13
Accession #
2004.18
Description

Large wooden figure with multiple heads arranged radially around center column structure of neck. The heads hold a disk-shaped platter surmounted by a four-legged zoomorphic figure. Figure's body has two front sides - one painted white, with its right arm holding a knife or sword upright, and one painted red, holding a staff in its right hand that continues to base of sculpture.