Standing female figure "minsereh" · Sierra Leone, Mendé · ID: 3035296
Patrik Fröhlich, Zurich, Switzerland
Description
wood, partly shiny blackish brown patina, remains of pigments, carved with loincloth and necklace, pear-shaped body, originally with separate worked forearms, elaborate coiffure, rep. (breakage at the base), missing parts (forearms), cracks, slight traces of abrasion;
belonging to the “yassi” society, which mediates between spirits and humans and uses carved female figures, called “minsereh”, to assist in making prophesis. All “minsereh” figures are usually painted black. In addition, all over the Mende region carved figures could serve as house ornaments. The possession of carvings of persons or animals “to dress the house” added to the prestige of a prosperous men.
L’objet Standing female figure “minsereh” avec l’ID d’objet 3035296 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 74th tribal art auction dans 7 septembre 2013 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 105 a atteint un prix de vente de 8 000 €.
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