Fragment of a grave post "aloala" · Madagascar, Mahafaly · ID: 3035142
Description
light brown wood, matt patina, in form of a stylized bird, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of weathering, socle;
the most distinctive structures of Madagaskar are massive, case-like tombs of milled and crude stone. They are placed isolated within the landscape, often crowned by a row of up to thirty carved “aloala” posts. Such graves are reserved for kings and dignitaries, big tombs can only be afforded by rich people.
L’objet Fragment of a grave post “aloala” avec l’ID d’objet 3035142 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 73rd tribal art auction dans 25 mai 2013 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 447 a atteint un prix de vente de 3 000 €.
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Littérature comparée
Beaulieux, Belgium collects African Art, Brüssel 2000, p. 232