Igbo Female Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #192 PROVENANCE good luck Shapes of Power

Shapes of Power

Volume II Number 3 Autumn 1995

Bead Size ranges from 6mm x 5mm to 10mm x 8mm

later adopted then developed a wealth of classic new arch shapes including the horseshoe

Measurements: 8

Igbo Female Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #192 PROVENANCE good luck Shapes of PowerIgbo Female Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #192 Provenance: Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman collected in 1960's Measurements: 46'' x 11'' x 8. 5'' (117 x 28 x 22 cm)A Female Igbo Alusi Figure in an unusually large size. Alusi are known as Protective Deities among the Igbo People. Alusi Spirits serve as Protectors of a particular person, group of people, place, gender or profession, according to the Igbo understanding and belief. Alusi are believed