Couple of shrine figures "alusi"

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Description

wood, partly encrusted patina, remains of pigments, male/femal, angled arms, presenting the palms of the hands, both with “ichi” scarifications on the forehead, the female with loincloth and anklet, rep. (breakage at the left foot of the male), fine cracks, traces of insect caused damage, slight traces of abrasion, base;
such figures were used to be kept in ritual houses of communities and families. Once a year they were presented in public. The relationship between man and deity was strengthened by celebration and sacrifices.

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Expertise

Karl-Ferdinand Schädler, 03.09.2003, Munich

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Littérature comparée

Wittmer, Marcilene K. & William Arnett, Three Rivers of Nigeria, Atlanta 1978, p. 15

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