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Sitting female figure

Côte d'Ivoire, Sénoufo
Vendu 2 400 €
Provenance
Emil Maetzel, Hamburg, Germany
Taille
H: 31 cm
H: 12.2 inch

Description

wood, blackish brown patina, linear scarification marks on body and face, crested coiffure, slightly dam., minor missing parts (base), on block-like base;
smaller figures belong to individuals, in most cases soothsayers. “Tugubele” are creatures of the wild. They are said to be good friends with humans and animals as well and act as an intermediary between them.


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