Figure féminine assise ·  Sierra Leone, Mendé · ID: 3049293

Description

wood, glossy black patina, rest.

Throughout Mendeland mostly female figures were used for ritual acts of the different secret societies (“sande”, “njayei”, “humoi” or “yassi”).

They have a protective role and therapeutic function, and are usually
intended for curing diseases resulting from the transgression of interdictions.