Exhibit exceptional statue Mumuye. The Mumuye are a little known ethnic group, they are estimated at about 400,000. Current knowledge tend to claim that these statues were a very important social role within the community and were used in communication with the dead and spirits, divination, for healing etc. .. Art Mumuye Plays a large role in the social cohesion of ethnicity. This statue was kept in the case of young initiates but also available to sorcerers, master of rain and others. The Mumuye obey the master of rain which is their highest religious authority. This piece has an interesting patina.