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23 - Magic figure with articulated arms Kafiguélédio Wood, variou…
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Estimate €700 - €1,000
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Magic figure with articulated arms Kafiguélédio Wood, various materials, cowrie shells, feathers, sacrificial crust, marks of use Sénoufo, Ivory Coast, 20th century Height 74.5 cm Among the Senufo of Côte d'Ivoire, the Kafiguélédio is a figure with a strong magical dimension, used as a support for ritual action by specialists in contexts of protection, justice or directed intervention. The presence of articulated arms that can be swivelled is decisive: it enabled the figure to symbolically aim at a person or a situation, with a view to taking action from a distance. The attributes - the sword on one side, the shape of a mace on the other - reflect this capacity for intervention. The amulets worn around the neck concentrate active charges, while the cowrie shell eyes suggest a capacity for perception and vigilance. The feathers help to activate these forces. The thick crust accumulating on the surface is the result of repeated deposits, libations and handling. It materialises the accumulation of ritual energy, in an operative logic where each gesture aims to produce a concrete effect. - Expert: Serge REYNES
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Auction time 06/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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