Zemanek-Münster

Small female figure "tugubele"

Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo
not available anymore
Provenance
collected in situ 1967 by an austrian textile dealer
Size
H: 20 cm
H: 7.9 inch

Description

light brown wood, partly shiny dark brown patina, typical posture, facial features and headgear, metal earring, min. dam., minor missing parts, slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base;
smaller figures belong to individuals, in most cases soothsayers. “Tugubele” are creatures of the wild. They are said to be good friends with humans and animals as well and act as an intermediary between them.


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