Standing female figure · Sierra Leone, Mende · ID: 3045464
sold
EUR 900
Size
H: 46,5 cm
H: 18.3 inch
Description
wood, base
Originally mostly female figures were used for ritual acts in the different secret societies in Mendeland such as “sande”, “njayei”, “humoi” or “yassi”.
They were used in initiation as well as in divination rites, which served to correct mental confusion or improper conduct (violations of the laws of society) as well as to heal physical illnesses.
Publications
AHDRC: 0160610