Female figure · Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo · ID: 3034028
not available anymore
Size
H: 17,5 cm
H: 6.9 inch
Description
light brown wood, shiny black patina, carved on a stool, her legs replacing the front legs of the stool, scarification marks on the body, rep. (left leg), min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base;
probably a “tugubele” figure. “Tugubele” are creatures of the wild. They are said to be good friends with humans and animals as well and act as an intermediate between them.