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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon
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¤ MOBA, TOGO. Tchitcheri hardwood statue with a beautiful ol…
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190
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¤ MOBA, TOGO. Tchitcheri hardwood statue with a beautiful ol…
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
¤ MOBA, TOGO.
Tchitcheri hardwood statue with a beautiful old grey patina. Emblematic figures of the Moba culture representing an ancestor and forming an integral part of the family altar. These highly modern sculptures, with their sober treatment of anatomical lines (powerful head, long arms and very low centre of gravity), symbolise the protective and conservative power of the clan. Because of the mystery they exude, they are still intensely worshipped today.
First half of the 20th century
H. 81 cm
Provenance: Majestic Gallery (Jean-Michel Huguenin)
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