Figure masculine de sanctuaire debout ·  Burkina Faso, Lobi, Puguli (Pougouli) · ID: 3047071

Description

wood, missing parts (insect caused damage), base

This very old figure was originally part of a pair of figures (see Mallet / Coquet, 2008, p. 46). It was presumably once placed at a shrine and shows traces of strong sacrifice, through which the goodwill of the spirits was to be obtained.

It can be assigned to the so-called “Lobi with glasses”, a term that was created around the turn of the millennium and is derived from the ring-shaped framing of the eyes. A comparable figure shown in Keller/ Katsouros, 2014, ill. S1A-96.

According to the informant Binaté Kambou, these sculptures were made by sculptors from the Puguli (or Pougouli) ethnic group.

The figures are always carved from the wood of the sacred “khaàbiri” tree, which is associated with bush spirits and plays a role in rituals.

L’objet Figure masculine de sanctuaire debout avec l’ID d’objet 3047071 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 95e Vente aux enchères Tribal Art dans 24 octobre 2020. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 140 a atteint un prix de vente de 2 400 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 2 000 €.

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Littérature comparée

Keller, Thomas & Floros Katsouros, Lobi Statuary: Brillen, Lully 2014, p. 8 ff.

Exposition

S. Mallet, Coquet M.: "Gloire de la Femme dans l’art africain", Exposition 28 juin-14 septembre, 2008, p. 46