Details
- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 12ʺD × 110ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Great condition with signs of age. Great condition with signs of age. less
- Description
- Tall wood carved house post from the Igbo people of Nigeria. Originally use to support large grass type compounds that … more Tall wood carved house post from the Igbo people of Nigeria. Originally use to support large grass type compounds that housed five to thirty members. The phallic symbol thought to represent the strength of the polygamy family practice with number of wives equals a sign of status. less
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