Bâton rituel avec figure féminine debout
Mali, Bamana
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Provenance
Erwin & Susanne Melchardt, Vienna, AustriaTaille
H: 147,5 cm
H: 58.1 inch
Description
wood, metal (eyes), leather, cowries, rest., base
The beautiful, towering figure is covered in a rich, in places sticky sacrificial patina. This staffs were used in the initiation of girls into womanhood.