Male ancestor post "waga" or "waka" ·  Ethiopia, Konso · ID: 3043629

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, remains of dark paint, metal tag, min. dam., cracks, traces of weathering, insect caused missing parts, base.
Like the Gato, the Konso used pole-shaped memorial post sculptures, carved for important deceased personalities and the enemies killed by them. But whereas the Gato carve these posts only as memorials of the dead the Konso also produce them for the living and sometimes for themselves personally - together with prestige attributes which mark their position in the society.

Publications

AHDRC: 0148261