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Estimate €400 - €600
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Description
MUMUYE Statue 20th century. Height: 36.5 cm. Light wood, dark patina. This polished sculpture features a finely carved face. The circular treatment of the ears illustrates what ears might have looked like when wearing the traditional discs set in the centre of the lobes. Sawtooth-shaped scarifications are visible on the chest. Provenance: Pierre Redouin Collection. Description: This type of statue was used by soothsayers to diagnose illnesses or protect against epidemics. They were also used in agricultural rituals to call for rain or ensure good harvests. They could also be used as witnesses during trials or to seal peace agreements between villages. Generally speaking, these statues embody the spirit of an ancestor and serve as a bridge between the world of the living and that of the spirits.
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About the sale The Breath of the Spirits: The Collection of Pierre Redouin and Others
Auction location
Auction time 09/24/2026 at 2:30 PM
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