Power figure
Togo, Tamberma
Vendu
1 000 €
Provenance
Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, FranceTaille
H: 84,5 cm
H: 33.3 inch
Description
wood, middle brown patina, paint remains, zig-zag-shaped armless body rising from one foot, middle part wrapped in animal skin, oval head with prominent chin, face accentuated by red paint, brows and eyeleashes made from blue wool, min. dam., missing parts (toes), traces of abrasion, base;
the Tamberma are neighbours of the Lamba and Losso, living in Northern Togo. The meaning and function of their figures is not researched up to now.