{"product_id":"antique-painted-idoma-seated-female-figure-trade","title":"Antique Painted Idoma Seated Female Figure (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 25-inch carved figure is a significant example of the sculptural heritage of the Idoma people from the lower Benue River valley in Nigeria. In Idoma culture, such figures—often referred to as Anjenu—were created as shrine sculptures to act as intermediaries between the physical and spiritual worlds. These \"spirit spouses\" or ancestral guardians were traditionally housed in private family shrines to protect the household, ensure fertility, and bring prosperity to the lineage. Carved from a single block of indigenous hardwood, this figure showcases the distinctive \"white-faced\" aesthetic often found in Idoma and neighboring Igbo art. The face is adorned with kaolin clay, representing the spiritual realm, and features precise scarification marks on the cheeks and temples. The figure is depicted in a powerful, seated posture with hands resting on the knees—a traditional sign of composure, authority, and maternal strength. The torso and limbs are finished in a deep, dark historic patina, creating a striking visual contrast against the pale, painted face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"white-face\" aesthetic makes this an incredible high-contrast piece. Instead of a standard shelf, try placing this at the end of a long hallway or on a low stone plinth to highlight its architectural silhouette. It works exceptionally well as a singular \"ghostly\" focal point against dark-painted walls or raw concrete textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Mid-20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 9“(L) x 9“(D) x 25“(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Hand-Carved Monoxylous Hardwood; Kaolin Pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDark Brown\/White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Features: Traditional white-faced kaolin finish; intricate facial scarification; stable seated posture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Style: African Tribal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Origin: Nigeria, West Africa\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Excellent antique condition with a rich historic patina and authentic surface wear consistent with ritual use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49670420988141,"sku":"IMG_9515","price":1385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_9515_26ab613c-1a0e-4024-aca6-b7ad6a5d7cfc.jpg?v=1773694383","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-painted-idoma-seated-female-figure-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}