Zemanek-Münster
Standing figure of the "jo" society, Mali, Bamana, Size: H: 52 cm (H: 20.5 inch), ID: 3042779
Standing figure of the "jo" society, Mali, Bamana, Size: H: 52 cm (H: 20.5 inch), ID: 3042779 - 2/5 Standing figure of the "jo" society, Mali, Bamana, Size: H: 52 cm (H: 20.5 inch), ID: 3042779 - 3/5 Standing figure of the "jo" society, Mali, Bamana, Size: H: 52 cm (H: 20.5 inch), ID: 3042779 - 4/5 Standing figure of the "jo" society, Mali, Bamana, Size: H: 52 cm (H: 20.5 inch), ID: 3042779 - 5/5
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Lot 71
87th Tribal Art Auction

Standing figure of the "jo" society ·  Mali, Bamana · ID: 3042779

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Provenance
Old French Collection
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 14 March 2009, lot 89
Hermann Sommerhage, Duisburg, Germany
Günther Filla, Bochum, Germany
Size
H: 52 cm
H: 20.5 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, voluminous round shoulders, overlong arms flanking the body, proportionally small and narrow head with crested coiffure, slightly dam., cracks (right side of the head, lower part of the body), rep. (left foot tip, right forearm), traces of insect caused damage (left upper arm), paint rubbed off, base.
On the occasion of a yearly proceeding rites, these figures are moisted with a special oil, what gives them their glossy complexion.

Publications

AHDRC: 0077856

Africa
Figures

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