Jurkun - Nigeria

Rara Jurkun or Wurkun, widely used, with calamities but preserving its full spirit. The peoples of the Benue Valley in Nigeria suffered episodes of floods or plagues and erected these statues to protect themselves from the evil beings that caused these misfortunes. Rare sculptures and highly sought after by collectors. Height: 62 cm.

Stima:€550

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