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Ikengas

Scope note

Use for horned figures representing a man's ability to succeed in the world through the power of his strong right arm; may be simply horns on a base, a horned head, or a full figure of considerable elaboration; usually associated with the Igbo and Igala of Nigeria.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000259955

Broader Terms used

<sculpture by function>

Equivalent Terms used

ikenga

Created

13yrs ago

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