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Igbo Male Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #191 PROVENANCEIgbo Male Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #191 Measurements: 47'' x 10. 25'' x 9'' (119 x 26 x 23 cm). Provenance: Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman collected in 1960's A Male 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 to
- Igbo Male Alusi Shrine Figure, Nigeria #191
- Measurements: 47'' x 10.25'' x 9'' (119 x 26 x 23 cm).
- Provenance: Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman collected in 1960's
A Male 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 to be the children or representatives of the High God Chuku. Sometimes depicted as life-size wooden figures, their Powers bring about good fortune or destruction.
- Housed in elaborate enclosures, they are used to preside over Rituals. The largest figures in the shrine are “Married Couples”, male and female large figures, smaller figures represent children.
- This Alusi Figure, made of Iroko wood, stands in frontal position on heavy feet in non-naturalistic form, legs slightly spread, arms symmetrically arranged to the sides, free from the torso, forearms stretched forward, open hands with palms facing the sky, elongated neck with the head sitting on top, very straight chin line with mouth facing forward, Ichi Scarification deeply incised on the temples and forehead, repeated application of chalk or redwood causes encrustation of the surface.
- In the past, these Deities were worshipped every Four Days. The Village Priest made Offerings in the form of food and drink in a Ceremony attended by the Village Elders and Leaders. The Offerings included chalk and kola nuts. Sometimes poultry, goats or sheep were also sacrificed. The “chaff”, i.e. the bodies of the sacrificed animals, served as a feast for these Deities, as the blood was said to be the preferred food of the Deities Themselves.
- During the annual “Feast of the Images”, village women painted and redecorated the Figures.
- In some Igbo areas, the various Figures were scattered around the Community and housed in different Tribal Shrines, but were brought together annually for Festivals. On these occasions, up to twenty or thirty Effigies are gathered, surrounded by or adorned with title insignia such as staffs, caps, eagle feathers and jewelry. Worshippers place cola, chalk and coins at the feet of the Figures.
The Guardian Figures are led through the City as a Sign of Respect. At the end of the Ceremony, the Figures are returned to their “Homes”, Shrines and Compounds.
- Lit.: Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos: Herbert M.Cole, Chike Cyril Aniakor; Igbo Monumental Sculptures From Nigeria: Bernard de Grunne; The Spirituality of the Igbo People of Nigeria as an Example of Religious Modernization in a Global World: Henry Chukwudi Okeke; Niger Ibos: A Description of the Primitive Life, Customs and Animistic Beliefs of the Ibo People of Nigeria: George Thomas Basden.
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I got these to use for Halloween. They were a big hit and oh so very pretty. We all love them and there’s so many to choose from.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Looks fun
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Will use these for Mardi Gras. Colors are great.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Yes yes yes! Low calorie w/ no garbage ingredients
Size: 1 lbs
I am super picky when it comes to dog treats. Do my research and this treat has proven to be a great find for my pup. The minimal ingredient list is fantastic and there is no crap that shouldn’t be there. They are smaller pieces but look fresh and my dog cannot get enough! They are low calorie and great alternatives to other treats sold with fillers and chemicals that harm our fur babies! Highly recommend these. My dog eats them with vigor! Healthy snacks!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great one ingredient treats
Size: 1 lbs
I love that these are one ingredient treats. The quality is great, my dogs love the taste, and their appearance looks great without a bunch of additives. The texture is nice and the ridges in the cuts do help with cleaning my dogs teeth a bit.
They are fairly expensive for what they are. These are great if you don’t have the time to make your own.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Treat
Size: 1 lbs
My Dog loves these treats, very healthy
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026